Feeling Invisible: the Challenge and a Remedy

Feeling Invisible: the Challenge and a Remedy

One of the most memorable and significant stories from ancient philosophy is that of the ring of Gyges: the original ring of power. In it we have occasion through reflecting on the experience of invisibility to think about the importance of being seen by others in our...
Do I Really Notice Each Child?

Do I Really Notice Each Child?

Every person requires truly individual attention. Especially a child; especially today. Among the greatest tragedies is a neglected child, more so even than a sick, injured, or hungry child. Of course there is neglect, and there is neglect. Let’s focus on the lesser...
Another Gift in Suffering

Another Gift in Suffering

“Through pain I’ve learned To comfort suffering men.” Virgil, The Aeneid (Dido to Aeneas) The incomparable Virgil once again gives us words through which to see our own life. There is a reason that in Dante’s masterpiece The Divine Comedy Virgil acts as a guide....
Living as a Household of One

Living as a Household of One

“…and the association of living beings who have this sense—of good and evil—make a household…” Aristotle, Politics The fact is that many people today end up living in a house alone. Sometimes it is by choice. Other times it is surely not, and the house has echoes of...

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