Spain: The land that narrative forgot
Where "pure" culture replaces history, you have a big problem
This is the third part of my series on narrative and meaning. Part 1 explored the the necessity of meaning through narrative. Part 2 considered how to marry narrative and morality. Both entries are linked below. It is recommended that you read these first, but part 3 stands alone and its argumentation is self-contained.
Particular or universal? On the necessity of meaning through narrative
This is a newsletter directed to a wide audience. Jews and Christians; Hindus and Muslims; Brits, Israelis and even some Palestinians. So if the newsletter is universally directed, why am I so relentlessly focused on the particular? Why would a Brazilian be interested in Pirkei Avot or an Indian in Biblical exegesis? These are important questions. For i…
The necessary return to idealism
[This is the sequel to the recently released article linked below. Reading that first may set the scene for what is to come. However, rest assured, “The return to idealism” works as a stand alone article.]
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