rip

somehow, it slipped my attention that a man responsible for much of my faith in humanity passed away a few days ago. this man was at least indirectly responsible for forming some of my most closely held opinions on the nature of humanity, and our place in the philosophical world. no, of course i don't mean christopher reeve (though i do have some highly tasteless jokes, if you are interested). i mean...

"Il n'y a pas de hors-texte."

farewell, sir jacques. we shall miss you...