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We Must Imitate Zelenksy, Not Just Admire Him
I am sitting in my cozy library in Northfield Minnesota, about to comment on the war in Ukraine from an existentialist perspective. The...
Gordon Marino
Mar 22, 20221 min read


Why Kierkegaard believed it’s lazy to admire our moral heroes
Søren Kierkegaard, the lyrical Danish philosopher, was keenly observant of the ways in which people ordered their lives. Like an...
Gordon Marino
Jan 12, 20221 min read


Is balance really the key to a good life?
My philosophy classes usually begin with a sermonette to the effect that philosophy is about loving and acquiring wisdom in contrast to...
Gordon Marino
Jan 4, 20221 min read


'Damage' Review: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing
On Saturday, September 11, Evander Holyfield, who turned 59 in October, was knocked out in the first round by the 44-year old former UFC...
Gordon Marino
Dec 29, 20211 min read


Floyd Mayweather’s Failure to Knock Out Logan Paul Is Embarrassing
In November 2019, Logan Paul (0-1, 0 knockouts) lost a split decision to fellow YouTube star Olajide William Olatunji (1-0, 0 knockouts),...
Gordon Marino
Jul 7, 20211 min read
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