Locke: An Author Profile
LockeAn Author Profile By Gabriel Blanchard Our whole system and philosophy of statecraft is ultimately owed to Locke. ❧ Full name and titles: John Locke [; see our […]
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The Great Conversation: Honor
The Great Conversation: Honor By Gabriel Blanchard Honor is an involved aspect of civilization, with far-reaching social and ethical implications. The idea of honor takes two forms. These
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Newton: An Author Profile
NewtonAn Author Profile By Gabriel Blanchard Few scientists have illuminated the universe as Newton did—all but literally. ❧ Full name and titles: Sir Isaac Newton [ī-zàk nû-tøn {more
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The Liberal Arts in Catholic Education
The Liberal Arts in Catholic Education By Gabriel Blanchard The Catholic Church spearheaded the development of the liberal arts, and with good reason. The Catholic Church has always
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The Great Conversation: Evolution
The Great Conversation: Evolution By Gabriel Blanchard The development of life, from the bacterium to the bass player, is a largely modern contribution to the Great Conversation. Evolution
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Hobbes: An Author Profile
HobbesAn Author Profile By Gabriel Blanchard The political ideology of Hobbes, formed by his times, may yet not be so strange to ours. ❧ Full name and titles:
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Galileo: An Author Profile
GalileoAn Author Profile By Gabriel Blanchard Galileo’s notorious condemnation as “vehemently suspect of heresy” conceals a far more interesting story. ❧ Full name and titles: Galileo de Vincenzo
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The Great Conversation: Oligarchy
The Great Conversation: Oligarchy By Gabriel Blanchard Money is power, sometimes literally. The word oligarchy comes from the Greek ὀλίγος, meaning “few.” Technically, any government by a small
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The Great Conversation: Soul
The Great Conversation: Soul By Gabriel Blanchard The nourishment and maturation of the soul is the stated aim of classic education. We had better know what we mean
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Kafka: An Author Profile
KafkaAn Author Profile By Gabriel Blanchard The work of Kafka is nonsensical, dark, directionless—and celebrated. ❧ Full name and titles: Franz Kafka [fränts käf-kà; see our pronunciation guide for details]❧ Dates:
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