Farewell Address, 1796

By |2020-09-18T15:55:33-05:00February 22nd, 2013|Categories: American Founding, American Republic, George Washington, Primary Documents|

Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens. Friends and Citizens: The period for a [...]

The Platonic Imagery of Mumford & Sons

By |2022-11-17T10:53:04-06:00February 22nd, 2013|Categories: Art, Books, Classics, Music, Plato|Tags: |

The parallels between the Mumford & Sons song “The Cave” and the Platonic story are impossible to miss. I am not someone who should ever review music, my tastes being without pattern when they exist at all. But, my students and an old friend have recently introduced me to a very intriguing band who released their second [...]

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