A Lament for Love
And the Galilean will nod,
not from a throne,
but from the compost heap,
where resurrection begins again.
Perspective: Science, Philosophy, and Spirituality
Hospicing Modernity, Holding Complexity: A Personal Reflection on Progress, Property, and the Path Beyond
A personal reflection on Hospicing Modernity, this post explores the power of Vanessa Machado de Oliveira’s metaphors and the deep learning it prompted—alongside some probing questions about ownership, rights, and the limits of animism. It invites a more integrated synthesis of spirituality, science, and secularity in the face of collapse.
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2.12 Global Empires
Resources used to support session 2.12, Global Empires, of the Shepway and District u3a Science, Philosophy, and Spirituality Group.
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The Rise and Reckoning of Western Intellectual Legacy: 1850 to the Great War
From 1850 to World War I, Western ideals of progress, empire, and democracy were tested through revolution, war, and upheaval. This article explores key historical events that shaped and questioned the Western intellectual legacy, revealing the tensions between ideology and reality that set the stage for the 20th century’s crises and transformations.
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Breaking the Cycle: Why Modern Life Feeds Our Worst Instincts—And How to Break Free
Modern life fuels endless craving—for control, pleasure, and certainty. But true freedom isn’t about getting more—it’s about seeing through the illusion of incompleteness. Yet, does seeing clearly dissolve moral responsibility? This is the paradox at the heart of this reflection.
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