Oh Edmonton, You Beautiful Swirling Mass of Contradictions
A look at the interplay of Modernity and Postmodernism in a major Canadian city.
Urban Beekeeping Might Save Us
It's a growing trend, and produces honeys of great diversity.
Why Wicked Is Important
It's more than just a hit musical about a witch.
Martin Heidegger on Separation and the Oblivion of Being
A companion piece to the article Sacred Economic- A Short Film Debut.
N.T. Wright's Vision for a Post-Postmodern Christianity
Anglican bishop and scholar N.T. Wright via the podcast Homebrewed Christianity.
Why Superman Wears His Underwear On the Outside of His Costume
And what does this say about the human condition?
Why Curb Your Enthusiasm Always Ends With Things At Their Worst
Some works of art lay everything out for you. Some acknowledge the audience, and pull them out of their chairs, into the arena.
The Integral Philosopher- Jean Gebser and Time
Will post-postmodern culture bring with it an entirely new sense of time? Or will our species run out of time? What should be our relationship to this most fundamental reality? Perhaps Jean Gebser would offer us some clues.
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