Decoded Past

Decoding the Past

Past-header
  • Archaeology
    • Prehistory
      • Iron Age
      • Bronze Age
      • Neolithic
      • Mesolithic
      • Paleolithic
  • Religion
  • Philosophy
  • Science
  • Paranormal
  • Military History
  • Arts
    • Literature
    • Visual Art in History
    • Music in History
  • History By Location
    • Ancient Rome
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Africa
    • North America
      • U.S. History
Janet Cameron

About Janet Cameron

Janet Cameron has a BA (Hons) 2.1 with the Open University in literature and philosophy, (1994-96) including “The Philosophy of Art.” She holds an MA in modern poetry with the University of Kent at Canterbury, (2001-2003), incorporating the philosophical manifestos of major poets and the work of the controversial founding father of deconstruction in philosophy, Jacques Derrida. Janet is a retired lecturer at the University of Kent.

Cameron holds a full Cert.Ed in further education (1993) and has lectured for many years in English literature and creative writing. She is an award-winning writer, and the author of twelve books, mostly regional history publications, numerous articles on history, philosophy, feminism and human rights and short literary fiction. She also writes a monthly magazine column for Writers Forum.

Cleopatra VII: Alchemist, Scientist and Philosopher

October 28, 2015 by Janet Cameron 6 Comments

Cleopatra VII: Alchemist, Scientist and Philosopher

It seems those ancient artists and historians were familiar with the insidious art of airbrushing! Perhaps they preferred to make Cleopatra a sexy trollop, rather than a philosopher, because it felt a whole lot safer that way!

Moses Maimonides: Philosopher and Court Physician

October 12, 2015 by Janet Cameron Leave a Comment

Moses Maimonides: Philosopher and Court Physician

Born at a time when Jews and Christians lived together in harmony under Muslim rule, the young Maimonides was forced to flee from a fanatical religious dynasty to pursue a turbulent but productive life in medieval Egypt.

Thales of Miletus, Philosopher and the World’s First Natural Scientist

September 24, 2015 by Janet Cameron Leave a Comment

Thales of Miletus, Philosopher and the World’s First Natural Scientist

Philosopher and Natural Scientist Thales believed that water gave birth to the Cosmos and that matter itself was a living thing, a theory he ‘proved’ through the properties of the simple magnet and of amber.

Murasaki Shikibu – Japanese Feminist and the World’s First Novelist

September 13, 2015 by Janet Cameron Leave a Comment

Murasaki Shikibu – Japanese Feminist and the World’s First Novelist

Murasaki Shikibu, the world’s first novelist, forged the cultural DNA of her country through a scandalous tale of fragile love and human suffering.

George Santayana – The Poet Philosopher on Beauty and Love

August 23, 2015 by Janet Cameron 1 Comment

George Santayana – The Poet Philosopher on Beauty and Love

Santayana believed in celebrating life in all its aspects, but his anti-idealistic views on love, sex and beauty remained stuck in aesthetics and failed to grasp the value and meaning of genuine human bonding.

Next Page »

Follow Decoded Past

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • Pinterest
SubscribetoDS

Decoded Everything is a non-profit corporation, dependent on donations from readers like you. Donate now, and keep the great information coming!

Copyright © 2019 · Magazine Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in