Modern Philosophy

Authors who argue against religion are usually called anti-religious, and among them are the so-called New Atheists, including Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, and Daniel Dennett. […]

“The Handmaid’s Tale” is set in a dystopian future where women have been robbed of their rights and are denied the right to own property, have money, maintain a job—even read. […]

In general, feminism could be defined as the pursuit of ending sexism and giving women equal rights and value in society. The particulars of this definition have led to various feminist movements. […]

What “Elysium” describes is not unlike what capitalism has produced in America. When healthcare is treated as a commodity, it becomes expensive because it’s highly valued and requires expertise. […]

If we lay out the economic theories of Smith and Marx, we could argue that the best economic system is a kind of compromise between the two that lies in the middle ground. […]

In “Metropolis”, it’s impossible to look at the workers marching in and out of catacombs, their choreographed pulling of levers and valves, and not think of worker alienation. […]

Postcolonial theme is quite popular in the sci-fi TV series “Star Trek: Next Generation”, but the concept of postcolonialism is quite complex. […]