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Semi-monthly lessons on note-processing with an eye to fruitful production, notes on Being and beings, and the dream of writing additional regular posts on a few themes described elsewhere.
Offers a unique exploration of philosophical concepts through the lens of popular culture, using Elvis Presley's life and music as an entry point for examining deeper questions about art, authenticity, and the American experience
"There is no fine thing since Adam's fall but needs much laboring." -W.B. Yeats.
Literature, leadership, and locale in an age of mass culture.
Offers vital insights into the challenges of cultivating intellectual and artistic excellence in an age of mediocrity, drawing from W.B. Yeats' poem to explore how difficult work underpins authentic achievement
A.J. Barker's Substack provides reflections on the modern world. Customary topics of interest are questions relating to Catholicism/Christianity, culture, sports, psychology, philosophy, and education.
Offers penetrating analysis of contemporary cultural and educational issues from a classical perspective,
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Minds. Each week we discuss philosophy, history, literature, and mythology to unlock the wisdom from the Classical world. Subscribe to our FREE newsletter and receive our Ebook, "How to be Happy" a Guide to Ethical Philosophy.
Delivers accessible explorations of ancient Greek and Roman thought, making timeless philosophical insights relevant for modern readers