Oliver O’Donovan, writing in 1984 about our society’s impulse towards the attempted mastery of every nook and cranny of the natural world via technology: “The relation of human beings to their own bodies, we might say, is the last frontier … Continue reading The Last Frontier of Nature
There is a vein of thought, peculiar to the modern mind, that rebels against the tendency within classic literature to often employ a large volume of words. More precisely, it protests an engagement with what it supposes to be archaic … Continue reading In Defense of Wordiness
(This is the third installment in a three part series highlighting the correspondence of four prominent historical figures. The first two can be found here and here) Albert Einstein: A Mind for the Ages “A new idea comes suddenly and in a … Continue reading A Sacred Exchange (Pt. 3)
(This is the second installment in a three part series highlighting the correspondence of four prominent historical figures. The introductory post can be found here.) The difficulty of settling how to properly order our four characters of interest is a … Continue reading A Sacred Exchange (Pt. 2)
Much has often been made of the importance of imagery in our time. An explosion of various social contexts and mediums which deal increasingly – and almost exclusively – in the currency of pictures has introduced a snowballing effect, producing … Continue reading A Sacred Exchange (Pt. 1)
Although the address at Gettysburg given by Lincoln in November of 1863 was crafted for the singular purpose of dedicating the cemetery at that battlefield, its reach far exceeds anything he could have envisioned. The words he uttered in such … Continue reading The Last Full Measure of Devotion
Picture with me a dreadful scene. Not the one represented above, I will discuss that further in. Rather, envision the lone figure of a diner sitting in a stereotypical restaurant – a favorite lunch haunt of the midday crowds. He … Continue reading <<< aideM laicoS <<<
On one of the recent occasions when I found myself wandering through a Barnes and Noble store, I came across the Iliad. The story of the Trojan war was one that greatly captivated my imagination as a young boy, so … Continue reading Winged Words
Anyone who has accompanied me within the last few years to watch a movie in the theaters has most likely observed one of my (many) quirks. Surprisingly, it doesn’t manifest itself until towards the tail end of the production. Some might even say I’m perfectly normal the entire duration of the film, although this is a debatable proposition for another time. That aside, the climactic scene has come to a close, the plot has been tied up with a bow, and the credits begin to traverse across the screen. While the masses begin filing out under the impression that the … Continue reading Film Credits: a Game and a Lesson
Recently, I went on a short trip through the Adirondack Mountains. New York is full of spectacular places, but this park is without a doubt near the top of that list. If you are lucky enough to visit, you will not be disappointed. Each visitor is confronted with beauty at every turn. While the park is mostly known for its mountains, this beauty is apparent on many levels; the tranquility of a stream that roams through the forest is just as potent as the awe-inducing qualities of a mountain range’s powerful presence. It is truly remarkable to be immersed so … Continue reading The Problem of Beauty
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