About

Dr. Philipp Kneis has worked as an artist in poetry, musical composition, and photography since 1991. In his academic life, he teaches cultural and political theory with a focus on global democracy and human rights. Born in East Germany, he lives in Oregon and writes at philjohn.com and erraticattempts.com.

Web Sites

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philjohn.com: Main Web Site
Poetry, Photography, Blog + Essay Archive
since 1998

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erraticattempts.com: Blog
occasional reflections on politics and culture
since 2016

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pjkx.com: Academic Portfolio
Presentations, Publications, Classes
since 2002

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Erratic Attempts Main Channel
Political commentary, cultural analysis, and philosophical reflection—without the noise
since 2022

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Erratic Attempts Poetry Channel
Readings of Selected Poems
since 2025

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Erratic Attempts Music Channel
My Symphonies and Other Music
since 2025

Poetry Book Series

Vol. 1: Life As We Know It. 2001-2026.

Vol. 2: Demons | Daimonia. 1997-2011.

Vol. 3: Tetralogy I. The Woods, The Desert, The Sea, The Stars. 2004-2008.

Vol. 4: Chaos & Order. 1999-2020.

Vol. 5: Qaddish. A Meditation on the Nature of Divinity. 2023.

Vol. 6: Meditations on the End. 1995-2025.

Vol. 7: Poems with Rhyming Parts. 2001-2006.

Vol. 8: Nowhere Place. 2004-2010.

Vol. 9: One Moment in Time. 2008-2021.

Vol. 10: Tetralogy II, Part I. The Road, The Garden. 2009-2024.

Vol. 11: Futures Past. 2020–2026.

Vol. 12: Sturm & Drang. Early German Poems. 1991-1998.

Vol. 13: Tetralogy II, Part II. The City, The Ruins. 2026-2028.