Skip to content

Donald W Catchings Jr

The Truth is out there… and in you.

Category: On Philosophy

Apologetics, On Literature, On Myth, On Philosophy

Theoden and the Wraith: Looking Along Death and Immortality

Death and Immortality: two words that men contemplate, and shudder. Yet, these two words have occupied the imagination of men … Continue reading Theoden and the Wraith: Looking Along Death and Immortality

On Literature, On Philosophy

1984 vs Brave New World

Who rightly predicted the future, pre-apocalyptic state of humanity, George Orwell or Aldous Huxley? This is a popular topic in … Continue reading 1984 vs Brave New World

On Literature, On Philosophy

Orwell vs Huxley?

A good question. But, I think it is shortsighted. Continue reading Orwell vs Huxley?

On Literature, On Philosophy

1984: Book Talk

This is my overview of George Orwell’s 1984. If you have not read the book, fear not; no spoilers lay … Continue reading 1984: Book Talk

On Film, On Philosophy

Inception: Is Reality a Dream?

In this video, I discuss Christopher Nolan’s film, Inception, and its stance on whether or not reality is really real. … Continue reading Inception: Is Reality a Dream?

On Philosophy, On Scripture

Jesus is Truth: The First Principle

A person’s philosophy of life is the motivating factor that dictates every action taken in the course of that person’s … Continue reading Jesus is Truth: The First Principle

Apologetics, On Film, On Philosophy

Ironic Nihilism in The Big Lebowski

Nihilism? What is that? For those who have never had the displeasure of a run-in with Friedrich Nietzsche, I will … Continue reading Ironic Nihilism in The Big Lebowski

Apologetics, On Film, On Philosophy

Post Modern Pragmatism: O’ Brother Where Art Thou and The Dark Knight

O’ Brother Where Art Thou and The Dark Knight are two relatively contemporary movies that are quite different in overall cinematic approach; yet, … Continue reading Post Modern Pragmatism: O’ Brother Where Art Thou and The Dark Knight

Apologetics, On Philosophy, On Scripture

Christ, the Scriptural Philosopher-King

In a story so ingrained in Western culture that it has become like a dead metaphor[1] (maybe a dead allegory … Continue reading Christ, the Scriptural Philosopher-King

Apologetics, On Film, On Philosophy

Inception: Is Fiction a Firm Foundation?

Are you really reading these words? Are you really sitting in that chair? Did you wake up this morning? Take … Continue reading Inception: Is Fiction a Firm Foundation?

Blog at WordPress.com.