Monthly Archives: November 2016

Philosopher Dies by Strangulation, Not in Classroom

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Dr. J

If you are disappointed by last week’s election results, take heart. President Trump can’t stop you from reading the Great Books! Here are the readings for the coming week: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, Book IV (GBWW Vol. 51, … Continue reading →

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A Few Thoughts on the 2016 Election

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Dr. J

Unlike many of my friends and colleagues, I made no predictions concerning the 2016 U.S. presidential election. I neither followed the campaign coverage very closely, watched the televised debates, nor tracked the polls. Thus I didn’t feel as though I had … Continue reading →

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Soul Precedes Body; Intellect Precedes Sense

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Dr. J

Here you all are worrying about today’s U.S. presidential election when there are Great Books to discuss. Focus on what’s important, people! Here are the readings for the coming week: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, Book III, Chapters 10-19 … Continue reading →

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