[Reposted for this 4th of July.] John Adams the mini-series came out last year, but I just began watching it yesterday. The first two episodes are excellent. What a great way to spend part of July 4. Paul Giamatti’s performance hooked me: I have a renewed appreciation for John Adams’s brilliance, determination, and integrity. I […]
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Today I walked past a well-groomed old man driving an awesome Jaguar convertible. Jaguars are my favorite sports car, and I felt a twinge of envy. Later at a fast food restaurant, an energetic teenager before me in line was counting out his coins, unsure if he had enough to pay for a cold drink.
A thought about real wealth Read More »
At the author’s request, I’ve removed this poem, which was originally published in the 1990s.
Joanne Lowery, “Brush” Read More »
In the Renaissance, there was a lively debate among artists and critics over which art form was the best. Cases were made for and against painting, sculpture, poetry, and music. To my mind, the debate is philosophically silly, but it is a fun and instructive exercise to compare the strengths and limitations of each art
The best art form — architecture version Read More »
My Rockford College philosophy colleague has a new article out in Reason Papers, “Harry Potter and Humanity: Choices, Love, and Death” [pdf]. Here is the entire Volume 34 Reason Papers issue. Professor Klein is also co-editor of the anthology Harry Potter and Philosophy, part of Open Court’s popular culture and philosophy series.
Shawn Klein on Harry Potter Read More »
I’ll be speaking at The Atlas Society’s annual conference in Washington, D.C. This year’s conference theme is “Either-Or: Atlas Shrugged and the Future of Individualism.” The abstract for my talk: Objectivism’s ethical philosophy is highly entrepreneurial, emphasizing initiative, self-responsibility, and self-creation. Consequently, Objectivism’s political philosophy is entrepreneurship-friendly, emphasizing the protection of individual rights necessary for
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According to this report in the Washington Times, Edward Crane is stepping down and John Allison is stepping in at the Cato Institute. Here is my extended interview with John Allison for Kaizen, in which we discuss his education, career at BB&T, philosophy of management, and views on the value of money.
John Allison to become Cato’s president Read More »
Every original thinker attracts those who are eager to learn and build upon the new discoveries — and “true believers” who want to follow mechanically and turn the new system into a museum piece. Maria Montessori’s outstanding educational philosophy is designed for independence, creativity, and freedom. Many Montessorians are applying and developing her system in
Geniuses and their followers, Montessori version Read More »