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The Thrill of Admiration
The Thrill of Admiration These days I’m reading Jacob Howland’s wonderful book about Plato’s Republic, the great dialogue that shows how hard it is to teach virtue in the political arena. At the same time, I’m mentally settling down … Continue reading
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Heroes and Patriots
Heroes and Patriots We’re in California now, but just before our trip I bought a paperback to read on the plane. It’s been mentioned nowhere that I know of, but I happened to notice its title online: A Voice for … Continue reading
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