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Tag: Aristotle
Without too much fanfare, Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics remains a classic that ought to be studied over and over, even as the literature on it …
Our world is groaning under the destructive influence of toxic ideologies, poverty, and war. As a student of the Humanities, specifically Christian Civilization, I realized … Read More ›
Today we find the words “leadership” and “character” on everyone’s lips. The ship of state is passing through stormy seas, and we are seeking capable … Read More ›
The death penalty is one of the most controversial issues in society. It strikes at a fundamental religious and philosophical question: Can an individual become … Read More ›
There was only one rap song I liked before listening to the musical Hamilton, but my love of America’s founding era was strong enough to … Read More ›
Reading a book at night has always been a dangerous prospect. If the bedtime reader wishes to relax his mind before sinking into sleep, he … Read More ›
Is it logical to enjoy irrational things? The terms of the question seem to necessitate “No” as an answer. The logical and the irrational appear … 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 ›