Sidney Morgenbesser vs. H. L. Mencken
Side-by-side comparison of two thinkers
Sidney Morgenbesser
1921 – 2004
Sidney Morgenbesser was an American philosopher and professor at Columbia University. He wrote little but is remembered by many for his philosophical witticisms.
"A few weeks before his death, he asked another Columbia philosopher, David Albert, about God. "Why is God making me suffer so much?" he asked. "Just because I d…"
H. L. Mencken
1880 – 1956
Henry Louis Mencken was an American journalist, essayist, satirist, cultural critic, and scholar of American English. He commented widely on the social scene, literature, music, prominent politicians, and contemporary movements. His satirical reporting on the Scopes Trial, which he dubbed the "Monkey Trial", also earned him attention.
"Such obscenities as the forthcoming trial of the Tennessee evolutionist, if they serve no other purpose, at least call attention dramatically to the fact that e…"
Connections
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