philosophy
Chingiz Aitmatov: Getting to know a world-famous writer from Kyrgyzstan
June 12, 2023Aitmatov’s view of humanity is marked by tragic features. Nevertheless, it is not dystopian. With his work, he sharpens readers’ awareness of the strengths of humanity.
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‘Crimes of the Future’ review: A freakishly seductive voyage into the folly of man
May 31, 2022It’s a bizarre ride of a movie that may be too weird for some and too unclear in its intention for others.
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Challenging the poverty of words: Interview with progressive poet Frederick Pollack
January 12, 2022People’s World culture writer Michael Berkowitz asks about socialism, history, the future, and poetry’s role in all of those.
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‘Morals of the Market’: When human rights cover for neoliberal hegemony
August 30, 2021It's a timely book, as shown by the escalating accusations between the U.S. and Chinese governments over what constitutes human rights.
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