Carolyn Richardson
Biographic Data
| ID | 3680952 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Carolyn Richardson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Carolyn |
| FAMILY NAME | Richardson |
| SIGNATURE | RICHARDSON C |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1995 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Sharp Edges, False Comfort
This article, a contribution to the Common Knowledge symposium "Fuzzy Studies," criticizes a prominent form of philosophical account of rational activity. Rational activity includes actions as varied as kicking a soccer ball and speaking a language. The philosophical accounts examined - which may be called "intellectualist" - share two features: they originate in skeptical doubt about whether what appears to be rational activity really is, and th…
When the Hustler Hesitates
When the Hustler Hesitates Márcio Barbosa (bio) “‘A hustler doesn’t sleep nor take a nap,’” says a group in Bezerra da Silva. All the world’s hustlers respect this rule. But anything is possible in this mortal world with no one getting blamed.” I. About How He Almost Left Pretinha Everything seemed unreal. The exaggerated nocturnal silence, the dimming yellow lights spilling out from the posts, the very strong sensation of Kizzy’s skin in his han…
Pieces of a Woman
Pieces of a Woman Míriam Alves (bio) It is I in bed who embrace consume you with the ardor of sex. It is I tired, upset I throw myself in bed I bite my lips the flavor of absence I am that woman At night . . . I see myself bent over on the corners whipped by an absence I grow weak break into pieces. Woman I am this woman luffing like confetti in your hand Woman—shards of flesh drying in the back yard a prisoner in the house of amnesia Woman—revol…
Maria
Maria Conceição Evaristo (bio) Maria had been standing up for more than a half hour at the bus stop. She was tired of waiting. If it weren’t so far, she would have walked. She would have to get used to walking. The bus was getting so expensive. Besides, she was tired and her bag was heavy. The day before, on a Sunday, there had been a party at the boss’s house. She had carried the leftovers home, the ham bone and the fruit that had been on the ta…
Ah, Those Young White Men in Suits and Ties
Ah, Those Young White Men In Suits And Ties Cuti (Luiz Silva) (bio) It was yesterday at noon, understand? I was going on my walk, there on Independence Street. When I saw that the police were following me, I stopped in order to be certain that I had gone out with my identification papers, you know? I put my hand in my pocket and pulled them out. Everything was there: professional papers, identification card, social security card, and other docume…
Pieces of a Woman
Pieces of a Woman Míriam Alves (bio) It is I in bed who embrace consume you with the ardor of sex. It is I tired, upset I throw myself in bed I bite my lips the flavor of absence I am that woman At night . . . I see myself bent over on the corners whipped by an absence I grow weak break into pieces. Woman I am this woman luffing like confetti in your hand Woman—shards of flesh drying in the back yard a prisoner in the house of amnesia Woman—revol…
When the Hustler Hesitates
When the Hustler Hesitates Márcio Barbosa (bio) “‘A hustler doesn’t sleep nor take a nap,’” says a group in Bezerra da Silva. All the world’s hustlers respect this rule. But anything is possible in this mortal world with no one getting blamed.” I. About How He Almost Left Pretinha Everything seemed unreal. The exaggerated nocturnal silence, the dimming yellow lights spilling out from the posts, the very strong sensation of Kizzy’s skin in his han…
Pieces of a Woman
Pieces of a Woman Míriam Alves (bio) It is I in bed who embrace consume you with the ardor of sex. It is I tired, upset I throw myself in bed I bite my lips the flavor of absence I am that woman At night . . . I see myself bent over on the corners whipped by an absence I grow weak break into pieces. Woman I am this woman luffing like confetti in your hand Woman—shards of flesh drying in the back yard a prisoner in the house of amnesia Woman—revol…
Maria
Maria Conceição Evaristo (bio) Maria had been standing up for more than a half hour at the bus stop. She was tired of waiting. If it weren’t so far, she would have walked. She would have to get used to walking. The bus was getting so expensive. Besides, she was tired and her bag was heavy. The day before, on a Sunday, there had been a party at the boss’s house. She had carried the leftovers home, the ham bone and the fruit that had been on the ta…
Ah, Those Young White Men in Suits and Ties
Ah, Those Young White Men In Suits And Ties Cuti (Luiz Silva) (bio) It was yesterday at noon, understand? I was going on my walk, there on Independence Street. When I saw that the police were following me, I stopped in order to be certain that I had gone out with my identification papers, you know? I put my hand in my pocket and pulled them out. Everything was there: professional papers, identification card, social security card, and other docume…
Sharp Edges, False Comfort
This article, a contribution to the Common Knowledge symposium "Fuzzy Studies," criticizes a prominent form of philosophical account of rational activity. Rational activity includes actions as varied as kicking a soccer ball and speaking a language. The philosophical accounts examined - which may be called "intellectualist" - share two features: they originate in skeptical doubt about whether what appears to be rational activity really is, and th…
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