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PinnedBringing them the plagueStoicism 1, 2, 3, 4: A Memory Aid for MeditationStoic meditation is about memorizing Stoic teachings deeply, which you can call upon facing adversities. As Marcus Aurelius says:·3 min read·Mar 1, 2022--2--2
Bringing them the plagueSix months to go: Trump courts the kingmakersLast week, people not in MAGAworld will have read that Mr Trump, that salt-o’-the-earth savior from the heart of the rustbelt, again met…·12 min read·6 days ago----
Bringing them the plagueSummative notes on three classical models of liberal arts education in the WestWhy do we educate our citizens? Is it just to make them job-ready? Or should some forms of education pursue larger, less tangible goals…·8 min read·Jun 17, 2024----
Bringing them the plague6-year old announces Presidential bid: “mastered the arts of politics”In the unusual news today a *** 6-year old has announced his preparedness for a tilt at the White House later this year. His parents, who…·3 min read·Jun 9, 2024----
Bringing them the plague“A, without B, C …”: Socratic-Baconian echoes in Confucius’ AnalectsFurther Stoicising observations on the World Classic·9 min read·Jun 8, 2024----
Bringing them the plagueIsocrates’ praise of the power of languageCritical remarks on a core text shaping Western higher education·9 min read·Jun 6, 2024----