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Duncan Reyburn

@duncanreyburn

Christian Platonist | Professor | The philosophers have only changed the world in various ways; the point, however, is to interpret it.

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I get the appeal of the “strive to be a great man” discourse, but the more you examine it, the more problematic it becomes. First off, greatness is relative term that gets its meaning in contrast to the ordinary. Greatness stands out. If everyone is “great” then no one is

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These are both superb--perfect command of the paint and colour. Just look into their eyes. That delicate hand, that stubbly beard!

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Yes. Perelandra is the best of the three. There’s no absolutely right way to do it but I’d recommend reading That Hideous Strength first, followed by Out of the Silent Planet, and lastly, Perelandra. Then (for the sake of wrecking all easy continuity and being confronted with

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It’s interesting that people tend to assume ‘more advanced technology’ equals being ‘further ahead.’ It’s another modern psyop. In reality, it tends to equal some form of severe spiritual deprivation and psychological incoherence.

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As I kid, for a creative writing exercise at school, I rewrote this fable to show the virtue of being well rested. After taking a short nap, the hare still won by miles. My teacher was not amused—like the tortoise in my story.

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Who is alive (and probably famous) today who will still be discussed in 500 years for their profound and continuous influence on imaginative/intellectual life, and why is the most believable answer: no one?