I'll Take My Stand 2: "A Mirror for Artists" by Donald Davidson (w/ Alexandru Constantin)

from Charley Horse Radio · host Jason McGinty, John, Son of Dick, and Alexandru Constantin

Alexandru Constantin joins us to discuss the second essay in I’ll Take My Stand, Donald Davidson’s “A Mirror for Artists”. A reading of this essay by Jason McGinty is available here as a bonus for paid subscribers.Referenced in the show:* The Burnout Society by Byung-Chul Han* The Culture of Narcissism: American Life in An Age of Diminishing Expectations by Christopher LaschIf you have suggestions for guests who would be a good fit for this project, or would like to be a guest yourself, DM one of us on Substack or email Jason at [email protected] in on Substack at Charley Horse Radio on the first and third Saturday of each month at noon eastern/11am central time.Support us on Substack at Charley Horse Radio for $5/month or $50/year.Jason McGinty has a long-form history podcast at The Unsung Podcast.John, Son of Dick writes at Bright Sunny South.Jason is also an audiobook narrator:* Medicine Woman* The Boys’ Book of Western Stories This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charleyhorseradio.substack.com/subscribe

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