In his thought-provoking article, Individualism: The Root Error of Modernity, George Stanciu proposes that the foundational problem of Modernity lies in the false assumption that everything in the cosmos exists in-and-of-itself. He contrasts this belief with the Medieval assumption that things exist only in relationship. This seems to be the same idea that Tolkien explores […]
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Several years ago God, in his infinite wisdom and mercy, saw fit to smite the radio in my car, so I don’t listen to the news very much anymore. I do occasionally tune in when driving our other vehicle (which has a working radio), but I find that I’ve lost the taste for it. I
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Or: Don’t let your students be fledglings forever
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My sister-in-law and a good friend of mine are both getting ready to begin teaching for the first time, and in talking with them recently I was reminded of the first few weeks of my own teaching career. I was terrified. One the one hand, it is right and proper to be aware of the
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Because the Quality of Your Metaphors Determines the Quality of Your Thinking
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We all know that reading aloud to our children is important but, like any habit or ritual, it’s hard to do well (or consistently). Here’s some advice to help you cultivate your reading skills and develop a longterm habit.
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“There is only one salvation for you: take yourself up, and make yourself responsible for all the sins of men. For indeed it is so, my friend, and the moment you make yourself sincerely responsible for everything and everyone, you will see at once that it is really so, that it is you who are
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From a self-proclaimed expert summer ruiner
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How I learned to love an unusual teaching tool
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In this “Township” preview Joshua Leland rethinks the way we approach disagreement
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In my last post I wrote about the bizarre nature of television, and the way the equally bizarre nature of the internet is far harder for me to recognize and understand. One reader posed a fair question, wondering whether we can “really have a legitimate discussion on how the internet affects our lives…on the internet.”
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A brief non-trash-talky reflection on the bizarre nature of modern media consumption
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