Monthly Archives: August 2019
Notes: Shakespeare and Othello
Shakespeare’s Othello is the closest that Shakespeare comes to following the Aristotelian rules for tragedy. First a recap on the bard — The life of William Shakespeare has been studied, questioned, and debated since his death in 1616. Because he is considered … Continue reading
Oedipus, Tragedy and Pre-Socratic Philosophy Notes
Philosophy 101 Pre-Socratic Philosophies: First pseudoscientists : Seek to separate nature from the gods Want to discover / uncover / explain Natural Laws Seek natural Explanations for Natural Occurrences Interested in the origins of things and processes *** Even establish … Continue reading
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