Art to Edify: Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s ‘Triumph of Death’ (1562)

This wonderful exercise in satire and stoicism is Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s (1530-1569?) Triumph of Death (c. 1562). Bruegel was… Read more Art to Edify: Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s ‘Triumph of Death’ (1562)

Boethius on the “Supreme Good,” or on the Life of the Philosopher

Since in every kind of being there is a supreme possible good, and since man too is a certain species… Read more Boethius on the “Supreme Good,” or on the Life of the Philosopher

Art to Edify: G.F. Watts’ “Hope” (1886)

Hebrews 6:19 reads: “We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into… Read more Art to Edify: G.F. Watts’ “Hope” (1886)

An Open Letter to “Academic Atheism”

For those reading this without proper context, this specific entry is intended to be one of three [accidental] parts that… Read more An Open Letter to “Academic Atheism”

A Response to My Interview with Ben Watkins

My recent interview with Ben Watkins was sort of an experiment. As I mentioned in the initial interview, I came… Read more A Response to My Interview with Ben Watkins

Aristotle on Virtue as the Means Between Extremes

If, then, every science accomplishes its function well, by keeping the mean in view, and directing its work to it… Read more Aristotle on Virtue as the Means Between Extremes

A Conversation Between Two Philosophers: On Abortion, Persons and Value

Philosopher Bill Vallicella over at his blog Maverick Philosopher considers a brief but important argument: (a) Abortion is murder. (b)… Read more A Conversation Between Two Philosophers: On Abortion, Persons and Value

A Look Into John Donne’s “Death be not Proud”

John Donne (1572-1631) was an English poet and cleric most known for his sonnets, poems, Latin translations and sermons in… Read more A Look Into John Donne’s “Death be not Proud”

William J. Wainwright on Jonathan Edwards and Cognitive Faculties

The position I will defend was once a Christian commonplace: that reason is capable of knowing God – but only… Read more William J. Wainwright on Jonathan Edwards and Cognitive Faculties

Question: Favorite Answer to “Why Believe in God?”

I am an administrator for Capturing Christianity, an apologetics-based ministry aimed at demonstrating the intellectual integrity of Christianity. The page… Read more Question: Favorite Answer to “Why Believe in God?”