The fact that these books are disappearing from people’s lives is a calamity.
Propaganda vs. Liberal Arts
READING: Day 14: The Great Conversation (1990), pp. 74-89 WRITING ABOUT: The Great Conversation, volume 1 in Great Books of…
The Great Conversation: Preface: The Purpose and History of this Set
“There never was very much doubt in anybody’s mind about which the masterpieces were.”
The Plots Thicken
So, shall I start with his essay and then read the rest of the 1990 Great Conversation? But wait. The…
Where Would You Start?
What is Mortimer Adler hiding from us?
To Read All of the Great Books of the Western World
These were the books that have shaped us–Europe, all of the western hemisphere, and many other parts of the world–whether we realize it or not.
Undiscovered continents of spiritual living
via Undiscovered continents of spiritual living
Chretien de Troyes: Arthurian Romances
I see no postings, except in my imagination, since Desolation of Smog. Hmm. Have to remedy that bit of solipsism.…
How to Steal an Election
When the numbers go against you, declare that some unidentified *others are stealing the election.
Why I tried Game of Thrones again and what happened
“If you want to lead, then follow.” That is reminiscent of Jesus’ teaching: “He who would be a leader must…
Why I Quit Watching Game of Thrones
Upon the end of season 1 episode 9 with the beheading of Eddard Stark, my reaction was more or less:…
Make It Real 