Category Archives: Philosophical, Psychological & Historical Considerations

Bertrand Russell complained about one of his grandmother’s preferred puns, “What is mind? Doesn’s matter. What is matter? Never mind.” And yet we, as a species, continuously attempt to fathom the mystery of the mind, with the help of philosophy, psychology and history. Shakespeare has given us much food for thought on all three, as well as music for those who love the music of words.

Shakespeare and a Dialog between a US Judge and a Terrorist

Posted on June 18, 2013 by jimmie

“That which you are my thoughts cannot transpose: Angels are bright still, though the brightest fell; Though all things foul would wear the brows of grace, Yet grace must still look so.” (Macbeth, act 4, sc. 3) Comment.  In a … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, Obama 007, License to Kill (Americans too)

Posted on June 12, 2013 by jimmie

“Off with the crown, and with the crown his head; And, whilst we breathe, take time to do him dead.” (King Henry VI part 3, act 1, sc. 4) Comment.  So says the Lancastrian Queen Margaret of the Yorkist Gloucester, … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, Ethnic Cleansing and Destroying a Nation

Posted on June 7, 2013 by jimmie

“…. your heart Is cramm’d with arrogancy, spleen and pride.” (King Henry VIII, act 2, sc. 4) Comment. Queen Catherine correctly assessed the character of Cardinal Wolsey, secretary of state of King Henry VIII. The King wished to dump her … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, Julius Caesar and Unrepeatable Scenes

Posted on June 3, 2013 by jimmie

“How many ages hence Shall this, our lofty scene be acted over, In states unborn and accents yet unknown.” (Julius Caesar, act 3, sc. 1) Comment. Unlike Cassius’ predictions on the legacy of Caesar’s murder, the shameful, shameless and abhorrent … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, the Environment, Utah, a Hero and the Justice System

Posted on May 28, 2013 by jimmie

Conscience is but a word that cowards use, Devised at first to keep the strong in awe. Our strong arms be our conscience, swords and law!” (King Richard III, act 5, sc. 3) Comment.  Richard III was right. Conscience is … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, Memorial Day and Notes from a Real Veteran

Posted on May 27, 2013 by jimmie

“…’tis my occupation to be plain; I have seen better faces in my times Than stands on any shoulder that I see Before me at this instant.” King Lear, act 2, sc. 2 Comment.  Scores of politicians and the military … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare and some Unpalatable Truths about Imperialism

Posted on May 23, 2013 by jimmie

“’Twill vex thy soul to hear what I shall speak; For I must talk of murders, rapes and massacres, Acts of black night, abominable deeds, Complots of mischief, treason, villanies Ruthful to hear, yet piteously perform’d” (Titus Andronicus, act 5, … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, Romanticism and the Role of Woman in a Gated Democracy

Posted on May 21, 2013 by jimmie

“Shall I compare thee to a Summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate. Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer’s lease hath all too short a date…” (SON.18) Comment. As we will try to … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare and the Hard Road of Justice

Posted on May 14, 2013 by jimmie

“ … Foul deeds will rise, Though all the world o’erwhelm them, to men’s eyes.” (Hamlet, act 1, sc. 2) Comment. A victory, or even a partial victory for justice are uneasy accomplishments in the age of unrestrained imperialism and … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, Assange and How to Purchase a Coup d’Etat

Posted on May 10, 2013 by jimmie

“…  And oft is seen the wicked prize itself Buys out the law.” (Hamlet, act 3, sc. 3) Comment. Julian Assange is a prisoner in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. Meanwhile governmental agencies from various “democratic” countries are deploying a … Continue reading →

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