Astronomy and “new philosophy”
Can scientific observation lead to greater illusion?
22
08, 2018
4
07, 2018
Capturing time in elegant space (Cameron Laux, BBC Culture)
The artfulness of library spaces in their effort to capture time and history.
30
05, 2018
The Tree in the Road
Can a tree block the path of progress?
21
02, 2018
Science, art, and modern history
Whether science offers our history more hope or hopelessness.
14
02, 2018
Reading, knowledge, dreams, and nature: Valentine’s verses on the season
When birds call forth the turning of the seasons.
15
01, 2018
On science and ignorance, and re-viewing the history of “progress”
How science meets its limits in questions awaiting answers.
25
12, 2017
Sun, nature, spirit, philanthropy
The spirit of philanthropy at Christmas, evoked by nature.
21
12, 2017
The Big Dog: stars and their stories serve to inspire us
How stars become dogs, and vice-versa.
20
12, 2017
The poet and civilization: why does a poet write, and why does it matter?
Poets write not merely for themselves but more importantly for the world and civilization in which they live.
25
11, 2017
Thinking and thanking: reflections on Humanities Watch’s second anniversary
Reflections on thinking, thanking, and remembrance at the close of two years.