Homeland   There is a dark cloud Looming over you Fair weather is out of sight   But I won’t forget you Not even for

There is a new species on the scene Another miracle of evolution Like you and like me   Black pelicans in a black see Covered

Truly, heaven and hell are not In another realm, dimension, or place They are right here and now Alas, there is no salvation But peace

There is a fascist within you Lurking to come out, Given the right opportunity   There is a punisher in you Taking pleasure from hurting

I feel a little uncomfortable with writing this piece because I love philosophy, critical thinking, and examining established views. So I feel a little odd

One of the most interesting debates to emerge in the past month is about whether or not the US should reach out to Iran. This

They don’t put his picture on the mantel Or light incense and candles before it But they adore him, venerating him above all   They

When nations are under pressure Dogma rules the day and it goes unquestioned Established views become final Protected from any challenge   In these circumstances

Contentment   The person who has a roof over his head And enough for subsistence living He is a king without a crown   So

No matter when and where We are born or raised Two visions hold our attention These are fear and love   Those who promote fear

With the fall of communism Those who are motivated by self-interest Won the day and raised their flag Now the fortunate need no apology To

There are many ways to live But surely one of the best must be To search out the art of living Contemplating truth and beauty

Socrates is often considered the beginning of philosophy. There were philosophers before him, but they were natural philosophers and they did not have his riches

This essay is a tribute to Professor John J. Glanville from the San Francisco State University philosophy department, whom I have known well since 1988

Listening is crucial for communication and understanding. On the first look, listening does not seem to be something that requires any kind of special skills

Hello Majid-Agha, what happen here? Why is the glass on the front door shattered? Oh, seek shelter in god, we were held up! It was

I came to the Netherlands with my wife, Kirsten, in 2000. Even before I came here, I was looking forward to going to football matches

I came to the Netherlands with my wife, Kirsten, in 2000. Even before I came here, I was looking forward to going to football matches

Grand buildings in Paris They are made with limestone So are many bridges, sidewalks And city monuments   These stones quarried locally Left huge empty

When I was a child Living in Shiraz I never had one or two Pomegranates Eating pomegranates Was about having 5 or 6 large fruits

I hear the footsteps of spring Inside me Life is chasing around Like a squirrel Spring is here again Rainy days have given way To

1. Convictions Humans have zeal We are creatures Who venerate This is true even For those who Don’t know What is worthy? And find substitutes

It is rainy and cold outside I am working on my laptop My Russian blue is lying next to it He is intelligent and playful>>>full

It is rainy and cold outside I am working on my laptop My Russian blue is lying next to it He is intelligent and playful

I am a citizen of the world Yet, I don’t have a passport Issued by a world government I have regard for all people Not