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Archives for April 2015

The Neoplatonic Theology of John Scotus Eriugena

April 29, 2015 by Frank Beswick Leave a Comment

The Neoplatonic Theology of John Scotus Eriugena

Eriugena brought Neoplatonic ideas into Christian Theology and synthesized them into a Christian-based thought system, but remains outside the mainstream.

Socrates (470-399 BC) Argues for his Life in “The Apology”

April 28, 2015 by Janet Cameron 3 Comments

Socrates (470-399 BC) Argues for his Life in “The Apology”

Socrates’ Apology notes that, “Either death is a dreamless sleep or the soul migrates to another world…In another world, they do not put a man to death for asking questions.”

Kate Chopin (1850-1904): Tragic Doyenne of the American Short Story

April 21, 2015 by Janet Cameron 2 Comments

Kate Chopin (1850-1904): Tragic Doyenne of the American Short Story

Dogged by tragedy in her early life, Kate Chopin turned to writing for therapy and produced works of genius still loved by women today.

Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) on Liberating the Mind from False Certainty

April 19, 2015 by Janet Cameron 5 Comments

Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) on Liberating the Mind from False Certainty

The complexities of human relationships fascinated the great philosopher and essayist, Michel de Montaigne, and his precocious ideas pre-empted modern science.

Ravensbrück: the Nazis’ Only Concentration Camp for Women

April 12, 2015 by Bonnye Good 2 Comments

Ravensbrück: the Nazis’ Only Concentration Camp for Women

Nearly forgotten, Ravensbrück was a concentration camp built to hold women, turning a scenic tourist area into a place of torture.

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