#cultural-studies

#cultural-studies

The research involved more than 6000 subjects in 13 countries and took almost five years to complete. There are three important lessons regarding coolness traits.

The songs on 'Winged Victory' are full of cowboys, dreamers, weirdos, and misfits, highlighting varied themes and experiences through music.

The North American Korean Philosophy Association (NAKPA) invites submissions for group sessions at the 2026 Eastern Division Meeting of APA, focusing on Korean Philosophy and related topics.

The course 'Religion and Gameworlds' uniquely explores the intersection of video games and religious narratives, inviting students to analyze how gaming influences our understanding of faith.

Valentin-Yves Mudimbe, a prominent Congolese philosopher whose works reshaped perspectives on Africa, passed away at the age of 83, leaving a profound intellectual legacy.

Almost every second person on Earth speaks Indo-European, highlighting its global prevalence and the significance of this language family in human communication and evolution.

Gananath Obeyesekere, an anthropologist whose insights drew on Hindu texts, Freudian psychoanalysis, and Christian mysticism, was a leading intellectual figure in Sri Lanka and Western academia.

Die-hard fans exhibit a deep devotion that transcends entertainment, with rituals and knowledge models closely resembling religious practices, showcasing a community around shared sacred experiences.

Most of the world's civilizations have left behind accounts of near-death experiences that portray the journey of the soul in similar ways. This exploration raises the question: might these visions have shaped societies' understanding of the afterlife?

Johanna Hanink emphasizes the importance of engaging with both ancient and modern Greek literature, showcasing how they inform one another and contribute to a broader understanding of cultural narratives.

The anthology illustrates how medieval correspondence captures the complexities of love, portraying a vibrant emotional landscape that defies the era's typical portrayals of relationships.