~ Early Web Links ~

Run by 'Sister Y', The View from Hell is a thought-provoking blog exploring antinatalism, consciousness, human universals, and the philosophy of existence, anchored by an extensive curated reading list of core and peripheral texts. The site draws on works by David Benatar, Thomas Ligotti, Julian Jaynes, and Jonathan Haidt to build a framework around questions of meaning, suffering, and whether life should be created at all.

Florin Ungur's personal corner of the web, home to his ideas and essays on topics ranging from philosophy to psychology and beyond. A thoughtful minimalist site from someone who self-describes as a fan of computers, zombies, and Hunter S. Thompson, with an old-school email newsletter for followers.

Nintil is a wide-ranging intellectual blog covering economics, philosophy, technology, AI, progress studies, and even meditation, with deeply researched long-form essays and curated link roundups. The author writes with genuine curiosity and rigor, tackling topics from Alzheimer's research to AI safety to non-dual meditation experiences, making it a rewarding destination for the intellectually adventurous.

Bureau Mirror is a thoughtful personal blog by a Neocities-hosted writer who muses on philosophy, aesthetics, film, music, and everyday life through carefully crafted essays. The site reflects a distinctly Deleuzian sensibility, weaving together cultural commentary, literary references, and personal reflection in a digital garden spirit.

Compact Library Publishers presents an extended essay exploring nihilism, life after death, humanism, and modern philosophy, drawn from their book 'Something Out of Nothing.' The site challenges readers to examine whether disbelief in an afterlife makes one a nihilist, weaving together arguments about Nietzsche, rationalism, and the search for meaning in a world without transcendence.

The Pragmatism Cybrary, curated by John Shook, is a comprehensive reference hub dedicated to the American philosophical movement of pragmatism, covering its history from the 1870s Metaphysical Club through contemporary thinkers. Visitors can explore detailed profiles of classical and recent pragmatists from Charles Peirce and William James to Cornel West and Susan Haack, alongside links to research centers, scholarly societies, and related archives.

A dedicated reference hub for the British philosopher C. D. Broad (1887-1971), collecting his works, a philosophical autobiography, and scholarly commentary including an introduction by Andrew Chrucky. The site highlights Broad's contributions to epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics, offering curated primary and secondary sources for anyone interested in analytic philosophy's underappreciated figures.

Polylog is a multilingual resource hub dedicated to intercultural and comparative philosophy, curating links to researchers, institutions, mailing lists, bibliographies, and online journals in the field. Available in German, English, and Spanish, it serves as a specialized gateway for scholars and enthusiasts exploring philosophical traditions across cultures.

The Institute for Social Research publishes original essays and translations rooted in critical theory, Marxist analysis, and left political thought, covering thinkers like Adorno, Lukács, and Postone. A substantial archive of rigorous theoretical writing explores topics from Council Communism and reification to fascism, class composition, and the critique of identity politics.

Professor Gregory M. Herek of UC Davis presents rigorously sourced academic information debunking the myth that gay men and lesbians are more likely to molest children, drawing on peer-reviewed psychological research and national polls. Part of a larger site on sexual prejudice and homosexuality, this page carefully dismantles stereotypes by examining typologies, survey data, and the history of anti-gay rhetoric in public policy debates.