Philosophy
Although C.P. Snow famously decried the divergence of the two cultures (the sciences and the humanities), we have seen over the years many public intellectuals trying to bridge that gap by writing eloquently and engagingly about the importance, method and discoveries of science. Usually, these thinkers are scientists (such as Richard Dawkins and Steven Pinker) who have mastered the ability to engagingly communicate the importance, underlying structure, method and discoveries of science, as well as their love for it. It's not as common, however, to have someone from the arts and humanities do the same, and to be as engaging, thought-provoking and funny as Tim Minchin, who was recently awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters by the University of Western Australia, and who decided to share a few life tips worth listening to:
- Quit Your Technology Job And Get A Ph.d. In The Humanities
As a student of philosophy, and as someone who has chosen to dedicate his life to the pursuit and sharing of wisdom, you might call me biased, but I really believe that the world would be a better place (intellectually, morally, politically, culturally,...
- E.o. Wilson - Advice To Young Scientists
"The world needs you, badly." That's how celebrated evolutionary biologist and entomologist E.O. Wilson (also known as Darwin's heir, or the Lord of the Ants) begins this fascinating, amusing and inspirational TEDTalk presentation encouraging...
- The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial Of Human Nature
"Our conceptions of human nature affect every aspect of our lives, from the way we raise our children to the political movements we embrace. Yet, just as science is bringing us into a golden age of understanding human nature, many people are hostile to...
- Internet Killing English?
"Is the Internet killing English?" What today’s online classes say about tomorrow’s college curriculum by Quentin Fottrell June 26th, 2013 MarketWatch Shakespeare and Aristotle may no longer be the big men on campus, as more college students abandon...
- C. P. Snow Is Back
The Two Cultures ISBN-10: 0521457300 ISBN-13: 978-0521457309 I have removed this item. To the party making a request I would say that I have vigorously promoted the website. Credit was given. Linkage is avoided for past experience has indicated that links...
Philosophy
Tim Minchin's Nine Life Lessons
- Quit Your Technology Job And Get A Ph.d. In The Humanities
As a student of philosophy, and as someone who has chosen to dedicate his life to the pursuit and sharing of wisdom, you might call me biased, but I really believe that the world would be a better place (intellectually, morally, politically, culturally,...
- E.o. Wilson - Advice To Young Scientists
"The world needs you, badly." That's how celebrated evolutionary biologist and entomologist E.O. Wilson (also known as Darwin's heir, or the Lord of the Ants) begins this fascinating, amusing and inspirational TEDTalk presentation encouraging...
- The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial Of Human Nature
"Our conceptions of human nature affect every aspect of our lives, from the way we raise our children to the political movements we embrace. Yet, just as science is bringing us into a golden age of understanding human nature, many people are hostile to...
- Internet Killing English?
"Is the Internet killing English?" What today’s online classes say about tomorrow’s college curriculum by Quentin Fottrell June 26th, 2013 MarketWatch Shakespeare and Aristotle may no longer be the big men on campus, as more college students abandon...
- C. P. Snow Is Back
The Two Cultures ISBN-10: 0521457300 ISBN-13: 978-0521457309 I have removed this item. To the party making a request I would say that I have vigorously promoted the website. Credit was given. Linkage is avoided for past experience has indicated that links...