Making Life an Art by Taking from the History of Ideas and Techniques
We often wander our way through life with little guidance. Our parents, friends, role models, and other people we trust have given us some good, explicit advice on how to…
The Myth of Genius: Why Being a “Genius” Isn’t the Point
When we think of the ideas that changed the world, it is inventor that comes to mind. It was Darwin, Einstein, Marx, Newton, etc., that changed the course of history…
Humanity as Artist: History, Freedom, and Facticity
When we think about art, we think about the fine arts; we think of the painter who labors over an idea, reclusive, subordinating all practical necessities to perfect an ideal…