Searching for the perfect beat

Perfect being theism is a version of theism that says that God is the greatest possible being. Although perfect being theism is the most common form of monotheism in the Judeo-Chri...

This is the album that sent a shockwave of empowerment through the nation’s cultural underground. In 1985, Olympia, Washington band Beat Happening released their eponymous debut of...

Successful seasons don’t begin on opening day. They begin long before, in the cages, gym, locker room, and practice field. There, consistency, execution, and teamwork form the foun...

I conclude this book by summarizing the two most crucial points for which I have argued.First, most perfect being theists take it for granted that the perfect being thesis, i.e. th...

This chapter explores the extensive range of musical references in Porter's songs to view the meanings that emerge out of this eclecticism, with particular focus on “Begin the Begu...

The Introduction explains how the author’s fascination with the ontological argument for perfect being theism has motivated him to write this book. It then defines perfect being th...

This chapter explores Porter's writing style. It shows that what makes Porter's lyrics unforgettable is the way they combine with the music. There is no more perfect example of thi...