Simple Gifts

George Orwell's 1984 is classic dystopian literature, but it is also psychologically astute and prescient concerning the totalitarian tendencies of the 20th century's ideologies. With the rise of 21st century Wokism currently in vogue, its message is a clarion call for the present, too. Let us beware of embracing rather than opposing the lies that are being forced upon us, lest we find ourselves, too, living in a world in which we must guard our very thoughts, lest they betray us. Hold fast to the truth, no matter the consequences! This is the full chapter 3.

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Plato's Republic is arguably THE foundational text of the Western tradition in philosophy. Book Three continues to discuss the educational system of 'guardians' of the hypothetical city we are constructing, the "good city" (in Greek kalipolis). We continue to discuss the official censorship required to be sure that our guardians are educated in the proper way. Once this is concluded, we discuss which of the guardians should rule, and how they are to be chosen from the other guardians, and finally that the guardians are to live a communistic existence without private property, wealth, or even living space. This is the the final installment of Book 3. Enjoy!

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Leading up to the American Revolution, Thomas Paine's Common Sense made persuasive arguments for American Independence from Great Britain and for republican government. It is one of the most effective political tracts in history. First published in Philadelphia in January of 1776, it took the country by storm, turning the tide of opinion in the colonies. It also made Thomas Paine a central figure in the colonies, catapulting him to fame. He followed Common Sense with The American Crisis, a series of 13 essays written in the years following the Declaration of Independence (1776-1783). This is part 2. Enjoy!

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One of my favorite Kipling poems! It talks of the necessity of order, structure, and self-discipline, of community and responsibility. The laws of the jungle flow from the laws of nature and of nature's God. Enjoy!

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George Orwell's 1984 is classic dystopian literature, but it is also psychologically astute and prescient concerning the totalitarian tendencies of the 20th century's ideologies. With the rise of 21st century Wokism currently in vogue, its message is a clarion call for the present, too. Let us beware of embracing rather than opposing the lies that are being forced upon us, lest we find ourselves, too, living in a world in which we must guard our very thoughts, lest they betray us. Hold fast to the truth, no matter the consequences! This is the full chapter 2.

Enjoy ... and be vigilant!

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Plato's Republic is arguably THE foundational text of the Western tradition in philosophy. Book Three continues to discuss the educational system of 'guardians' of the hypothetical city we are constructing, the "good city" (in Greek kalipolis). We continue to discuss the official censorship required to be sure that our guardians are educated in the proper way. Once this is concluded, we discuss which of the guardians should rule, and how they are to be chosen from the other guardians, and finally that the guardians are to live a communistic existence without private property, wealth, or even living space. This is the the third installment of Book 3. Enjoy!

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Leading up to the American Revolution, Thomas Paine's Common Sense made persuasive arguments for American Independence from Great Britain and for republican government. It is one of the most effective political tracts in history. First published in Philadelphia in January of 1776, it took the country by storm, turning the tide of opinion in the colonies. It also made Thomas Paine a central figure in the colonies, catapulting him to fame. He followed Common Sense with The American Crisis, a series of 13 essays written in the years following the Declaration of Independence (1776-1783). Enjoy!

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One of Kipling's most well-known and beloved poems, teaching the today much maligned virtues of manhood. Enjoy!

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