Erasmus: Prince of the Humanists
Erasmus: Prince of the Humanists By Matt McKeown As much as the printing press itself, Erasmus revolutionized western scholarship. The Renaissance is, through no fault of its own, …
Student Story: A Parable on AI and the Soul
Student Story: AI and the Soul By Lewis Joseph Thornberry In the beginning, all the things that were had only the power to keep themselves in existence, and …
Reality and Creation
Reality and Creation By Josh Herring The Gadamerian concept of play and interpretation fits into a larger context of intelligent creativity. Go here for Part One. In his …
In Conversation With Mr. Copeland
In Conversation With Mr. Copeland By Josh Herring Interpreting old texts lies at the heart of classical education. Can a form of “play” help us to do so …
Beauvoir: The Mother of Modern Feminism
Beauvoir: The Mother of Modern Feminism By Gabriel Blanchard Beauvoir’s thought and legacy are as interesting as they are thorny. Simone de Beauvoir is probably among the most …
Student Essay: The Power of Mercy
Student Essay: The Power of Mercy By Thea Keuning Compassion can break down even the most hardened spiritual corruption. Fyodor Dostoevsky‘s novel Crime and Punishment details the sufferings …
The Great Conversation: Punishment
The Great Conversation: Punishment By Matt McKeown It is folly to punish your neighbor by fire when you live next door. Publilius Syrus The idea of punishment usually …
St. Catherine of Siena: Charity and Wisdom
Catherine of Siena: Charity and Wisdom By Matt McKeown St. Catherine of Siena was undaunted by her own status and that of others, following her conscience alone. The …
Student Essay: Regret and Reform
Student Essay: Regret and Reform By Christopher Reynolds Regret, handled thoughtfully, should serve as a spur to bold action. Whatever our language or culture may be, no one …
Veritas Student Art Showcase
Veritas Student Art Showcase By Jeremy Tate Beauty is a perennial human need. Art is often treated as a luxury or a pastime in the modern public school …
