News•Mar 9, 2026
Iris Murdoch’s Psychology of Haunting: Fantasy, Ethical Attention, and the Spectral Past
Iris Murdoch’s novels embed a psychology of haunting that transcends gothic décor, using spectral elements to reveal unresolved trauma, ego‑centric fantasies, and moral obligations. Drawing on Derrida’s hauntology, she shows how past relationships persist as ethical pressures in the present. The haunting motif also serves as a critique of toxic masculinity, where male narrators project witch imagery onto women, exposing gendered power dynamics. Ultimately, Murdoch frames the uncanny as a catalyst for ethical attention rather than mere supernatural spectacle.
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News•Mar 3, 2026
Why Do I Advocate for the General Use of the Term “So-Called Artificial Intelligence”?
The author argues for consistently using the phrase “so‑called artificial intelligence” to remind readers that current AI systems are statistical simulators, not conscious agents. While large language models can generate plausible text, they lack beliefs, intent, and genuine understanding, merely...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Recently Published Book Spotlight: Anticolonialism, Ontology, and Semiotics: A Cinematic Exploration
Professor Patrick D. Anderson’s new book, *Anticolonialism, Ontology, and Semiotics: A Cinematic Exploration* (2026), builds an anticolonial framework for political philosophy by analyzing Hollywood movies through the lens of Africana thought. Drawing on Fanon, Cleaver, and Wynter, the work re‑introduces...
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