This Sporting Life
by Carl R. TruemanWhy does our culture allot special importance to the political views of NFL players? It is a sign of modern society's absurdity. Continue Reading »
Why does our culture allot special importance to the political views of NFL players? It is a sign of modern society's absurdity. Continue Reading »
The recent deaths of Alan Rickman, David Bowie, and the Eagles' Glenn Frey prompted an outpouring of sorrow online. Why do we grieve when celebrities die? Is it just ‘misplaced grief,' as some say? Or is there a deeper reason why we mourn—and, indeed, should mourn—the famous? Continue Reading »
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