Mike Dafter

UCLA

I am a senior majoring in continental philosophy—a major I created against the backdrop of a primarily analytical philosophy department—at UCLA. Before transferring to UCLA I played basketball at Shasta college: an experience which was both self-revolutionary and transformative. Now as I face graduation, I hope to continue on with my philosophical training, go on to receive a Ph.D. in philosophy, while also sharpening my journalistic skills and love for creative fiction. Truth is a word which already implies a perspective: and while I have no claim to it whatsoever, I hope to bring philosophical rigor to contemporary problems in the public forum.

Articles by Mike Dafter

Conditioned Abuse February 23, 2012 Despite the recent settlement that the Obama administration brokered with major banks on the ongoing foreclosure fraud case, little money is expected to reach homeowners themselves. This comes as no surprise, given that the American people almost treat this "conditioned abuse" by the banks as inevitable.

Colorful but not Motley November 8, 2011 The foundation of the Occupy Wall Street protest is not a bunch of outraged and lazy youth who are ready to flex their indignance at any anti-government movement which happens to spring up. There is actual abuse at fault.

Voting for Entertainers? November 2, 2011 I’m not disillusioned, I’m just realistic. And when I go to vote, which I will, it may not be for Obama, Perry or Cain- it might be for a fill in. After all, we all have a responsibility to vote, but we also have a responsibility to send to office the candidate we feel will do the best job.