John Ruskin was an art critic who believed the immorality of 19th century capitalism could be highlighted by one thing …
Tag: thought
Who are you to say that?
Getting agreement on big questions has become ever harder because we either put our trust in science or insist that …
ART/ARCHITECTURE – Cy Twombly
Abstract art – like that made by Cy Twombly – seems to look like ‘nothing’ – which can be very …
Memorable Things about Childhood
Childhood memories are a central part of who we are. What sort of things tend to stay in our minds, …
Marcel Proust Jihad
A film – whose authenticity has been confirmed – outlines the greatness of Marcel Proust’s بحثا عن الوقت الضائع (In …
The Problems of Other Couples
We so often think we’re the only ones to have huge problems in our relationships. But everyone does. Take consolation …
The Artist in Capitalism
To be an artist in modern capitalism means trying to turn the content of one’s soul into money. That can …
POLITICAL THEORY – Henry David Thoreau
We are taught to think of modern civilization as inherently ‘better’ than the pre-industrial age. That’s why we need to …