Quote of the day
The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power).
Colin McGinn

Born: March 10, 1950 (age 75)
Bio: Colin McGinn is a British philosopher. He has held teaching posts and professorships at University College London, the University of Oxford, Rutgers University and the University of Miami.
Known for:
- Shakespeare's Philosophy (2006)
- The Meaning of Disgust (2011)