Reason’s Bunker: The One-Sidedness of the Modern Mind
by Martin Dober
Filed under Man
St. Justin Martyr, a second century philosopher and Christian apologist, once reflected that Platonic philosophy added “wings” to his mind.[ref]St. Justin Martyr, Dialogue with Trypho, ed. Michael Slusser (Washington, DC: The Catholic University of America Press, 2003), 6.[/ref] He was referring to the way that Plato’s theory of ideas freed his reason, allowing his thoughts to rest not just upon the sensible things of this earth, but rather permitting him to contemplate the unseen yet essential... Read More
Why You Should Do Something Today Other than Read this Blog
by Martin Dober
Filed under Culture
If you’ve ever taken a walk in a suburban neighborhood on a pleasant fall or summer evening, an amazing sight is almost certain to greet your eyes. As you stroll along the streets of Suburbia, USA you’ll become aware of the astounding reality that you are almost entirely alone on the street as you walk. Further, as the sun sets, the glow of another light source starts to become more noticeable. You will see waves and flashes of multicolored light streaming forth from the living room windows... Read More
