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Meditations: The musings of a philosopher king

November 9, 2020 / Teresa / Leave a comment

Marcus Aurelius' journals from his time as Roman Emperor provide timeless insights for a life well-led.

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To be themselves: Gender and justice in the ancient Greek canon

October 24, 2020January 11, 2021 / Teresa / Leave a comment

Proscribed gender roles have been challenged as long as they have existed. The Ancient Greek writers are no exception.

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Reason and pleasure: The Epicurean way of good living

October 11, 2020 / Teresa / 1 Comment

The ancient Roman philosopher and poet Lucretius takes a scientific approach to reason, arguing that your best life is lived in the here and now - because there is no hereafter.

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Medea: slayer of social oppression and patriarchy

October 3, 2020October 6, 2020 / Teresa / 1 Comment

On civility and barbarianism, passion and reason, and the pain of the patriarchy in the domestic sphere.

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Leading wisely: how benevolent governance can help society flourish

September 26, 2020September 27, 2020 / Teresa / 6 Comments

China's "Second Sage," Mencius, believed that benevolent governance was essential to happy, thriving societies.

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Human flourishing: Aristotle on how to live your best life

September 20, 2020 / Teresa / 4 Comments

Aristotle has some thoughts on living the good life.

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Oresteia and the search for justice

August 22, 2020 / Teresa / 3 Comments

The ancient Greek tragedy Oresteia has much to tell us today about justice, agency, and moral consequence.

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Glasgow Greats: Jack Bruce

July 17, 2015August 13, 2020 / Teresa / Leave a comment

We bid Glasgow farewell with a look at the late, great Jack Bruce.

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Stuck in the Middle: Paisley’s great musical claim

July 11, 2015August 13, 2020 / Teresa / 2 Comments

A brief look at Paisley, Scotland's great musical talent, Gerry Rafferty.

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Glasgow Greats: The Bond Girls

July 7, 2015August 13, 2020 / Teresa / 2 Comments

A look at the two Glaswegian pop singers who recorded James Bond movie theme songs.

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