Monthly Archives: March 2018

What is Scientism, And Why Is It Bad?

Posted on March 17, 2018 by bsixsmith

The charge of scientism is both unreflectively made and unreflectively dismissed; wielded by cranks and bores and brushed off by the smug and the superficial. Given this, its meaning, and its significance, is unclear. Some believe, indeed, that it has … Continue reading →

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Beauty And Despair In The Poems Of Philip Larkin…

Posted on March 3, 2018 by bsixsmith

The English poet Philip Larkin died thirty-two years ago but was perhaps England’s last truly popular poet. It is not surprising that he is remembered. His poems are accessible, in style and in theme, compared to his modern successors. They … Continue reading →

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