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Archives for September 2013

Angelic Hierarchy in the 6th Century: Developing Church Theology

September 29, 2013 by Frank Beswick Leave a Comment

Angelic Hierarchy in the 6th Century: Developing Church Theology

The theology of the angelic hierarchy developed in the sixth century and was the result of Jewish and Neoplatonic influences on Christianity.

Thales, Anaximander and the Birth of Western Philosophy

September 27, 2013 by Janet Cameron Leave a Comment

Thales, Anaximander and the Birth of Western Philosophy

Thales and Anaximander are two impressive philosophical minds from over 2,000 years ago. How do ancient Greek philosophies still ring true today?

Frances Watkins Harper Fights the Civil War and for Civil Rights

September 26, 2013 by Kathleen Warnes Leave a Comment

Frances Watkins Harper Fights the Civil War and for Civil Rights

Civil rights advocate and suffragist Frances Harper’s influence waned after her death, but society is coming to recognize the power of her words once more.

Digitally Preserving Dying Art: Historic Sites Threatened

September 24, 2013 by Emily-Jane Hills Orford Leave a Comment

Digitally Preserving Dying Art: Historic Sites Threatened

Today’s world, and even our climate, threatens historic sites and cultural heritage. How can historians preserve ancient art and current cultures?

Plato’s Philosophy of Poetry and Moral Truth

September 23, 2013 by Janet Cameron Leave a Comment

Plato’s Philosophy of Poetry and Moral Truth

Plato believed we may seek true knowledge in our illusionary world, but he condemned the depiction of “evil” in art, to avoid corrupting the young.

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