Calvin and Platonic aesthetics
Yesterday, Scott Aniol showed that Martin Luther was influenced by Greek aesthetics, including that of Plato. In light of Dr. Aniol’s post, it is worth… Read More »Calvin and Platonic aesthetics
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The Influence of Greek Thought on Martin Luther’s Aesthetics
When Martin Luther nailed his ninety-five theses to the door of the church at Wittenburg in 1517, he not only sparked a theological reformation in the… Read More »The Influence of Greek Thought on Martin Luther’s Aesthetics
“Ideas Have Consequences” by Richard Weaver
In these book recommendations, we have worked our way back in time to the fourth century. We could spend much more time back there, and… Read More »“Ideas Have Consequences” by Richard Weaver
Men Without Chests
The following are quotes from the first chapter of The Abolition of Man by C. S. Lewis: “Until quite modern times all teachers and even… Read More »Men Without Chests
Apollo vs. Dionysus
A music theorist whom I have found very helpful is Manfred Clynes. Clynes argues that music communicates through its natural connection with emotion. I can… Read More »Apollo vs. Dionysus