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Trial Of The Will -- Christopher Hitchens, Vanity Fair
Reviewing familiar principles and maxims in the face of mortal illness, Christopher Hitchens has found one of them increasingly ridiculous: “Whatever doesn’t kill me makes me stronger.” Oh, really? Take the case of the philosopher to whom that line is usually attributed, Friedrich Nietzsche, who lost his mind to what was probably syphilis. Or America’s homegrown philosopher Sidney Hook, who survived a stroke and wished he hadn’t. Or, indeed, the author, viciously weakened by the very medicine that is keeping him alive.
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Update: In Memoriam: Christopher Hitchens, 1949–2011 -- Vanity Fair
My Comment: I have always been a fan of his writings. Agreeing with him .... disagreeing with him .... but never boring. He will be sorely missed. His brother has a moving tribute to him over here..
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