When my microeconomics/mathematical economics professor at Johns Hopkins, M. Ali Khan, queried us about something in the course of his … More
Category: Political Philosophy
My Gurus
“The gurus in my life have been from all castes, religions, occupations, and nationalities.”
“Rebel Without a Cause” — Claude’s Interpretation
A few things are worth separating here: the image, the title, and the film they advertise, which don’t quite agree … More
Our “Need” for Others in Our Lives
And why does such a need exist in us for someone to keep us in their thoughts and prayers? That … More
What’s in a word?
“In solidarity with women and women’s rights, I want to start spelling a few words differently: for starters, how about … More
“The personal is political.”
Buddhist concept of Interdependence
The Buddhist concept of interdependence—known as pratītyasamutpāda in Sanskrit or dependent origination—states that all things exist and arise in relation … More
“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me.”
Charlotte Brontë The Woman Who Gave Women a Voice “I am no bird; and no net ensnares me.” Charlotte Brontë … More
Gender Discrimination?
“I have always been able to and continue to learn about myself and about life more from the women in … More
With apologies to Sartre and Camus, what is life for? — by B Maria Kumar
“All these clues suggest that Mother Nature itself has placed the responsibility for one’s existence and wellbeing not merely at … More
