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Catching his breath during the opening number of a Broadway musical, Paulus Berensohn says that he heard a disembodied voice pose a question that was to change his life: “This is dancing on a stage, Paulus, but what does it mean to dance in life??...
It is sadly common enough for students of literature who harbor a passion for philosophy to find their curiosity rebuffed by arrogant university departments. Obsessed with their private jargon games, these faculties dismiss other disciplines as dealing with “pseudo-problems” at best and, at worst...
As Stephen wanders along the beach in “Ulysses,” he asks himself, “What is the word known to all men?” To Rorty, the answer is that there is none. But the book’s theme, we know, answers...
You wouldn't expect a spiritual leader to be able to power-lift 7,000 lbs. with one arm, but charismatic Indian philosopher Sri Chinmoy believed that extreme physical fitness was key to achieving enlightenment and world harmony. A guru with disciples around the globe, he drew attention to his...
Ironically, when tackling the subject of recognizing people for good work, the three very different CEOs all fall back on corny ploys. Joie de Vivre's Conley quotes philosopher William James: "The deepest hunger in humans is the desire to be appreciated." He says he has given away "dozens and...