Daily Archives: February 17, 2017

Daniel Dennett: “I envy Republican senators. How often do people get a chance to be a hero without risking their lives? Be brave. Do the right thing.”

Posted on February 17, 2017 by davidbruceblog

RECOMMENDED READING Carole Cadwalladr: “Daniel Dennett: ‘I begrudge every hour I have to spend worrying about politics’” (Guardian) Truth has long been a key concern for the American philosopher. He’s in the UK to discuss his latest book on consciousness, … Continue reading →

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Dante’s Purgatory: Canto 15 Retelling — Third Ledge — Anger

Posted on February 17, 2017 by davidbruceblog

Chapter 15: Third Ledge — Anger (Purgatory) The time was 3 p.m. — the Sun is never still just as a child running and playing is never still — when Dante saw a light that was brighter than any that … Continue reading →

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