The character of Odysseus, or Ulysses, has been capturing the imagination of artists for centuries. He has inspired children’s books and television shows, numerous films, the … Read More ›
Back in grade school, a theology teacher of mine had a favorite expression: “Never read a Bible verse. Always read the context.” It was our … Read More ›
It has become apparent to me lately that a growing number of people seem to be in favor of no longer keeping animals in zoos … Read More ›
There is a phrase that strikes dismay and resentment into the heart of every good student: Group Project. Perhaps you are the only one who … Read More ›
In Nichomachean Ethics, Aristotle examines the “magnanimous,” or great-souled, man, who is by definition the superior representative of goodness. Centuries later, Niccolò Machiavelli counters Aristotle’s … Read More ›
It is often when we are abroad that we see the best and the worst of people. There is a reason for the enduring stereotype … Read More ›
The hype is wrong about Frozen. Doubtless you’ve seen the fan art, rave reviews, and musical tributes flooding the Internet. Frozen encourages viewers to be … Read More ›
Of the many works of sci-fi present in the growing archives of human fiction, few are more deserving of the term “space opera” than the … Read More ›
A human person is an embodied soul – an apparently contradictory combination of spirit and body. Our lives are finite, yet our souls are eternal. … Read More ›