October 31: 95 Theses

Luther's 95 Theses, printed copy

A thesis is a proposition for academic discussion.  The scholastic method in medieval universities developed the disputation of a thesis to a high art, exemplified in many works including the Summa Theologica of St. Thomas Aquinas. In a formal debate setting, the proponent would state the thesis and lay out the arguments in favor of… Continue reading October 31: 95 Theses

Lifelong Learning: Another Take

St. Dominic, Fra Angelico, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

In his October 22nd blog article, “Lifelong Learning”, Bruce McMenomy asked: “What does real lifelong learning look like when no one else is looking?” In answer he wrote: “I would say that the chief identifying characteristic is probably humility, a posture of respect for and submission to the truth. Genuine lifelong learning prioritizes the truth… Continue reading Lifelong Learning: Another Take