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To Go Beyond Thought – Karen Armstrong

Click on the link below for a wonderful, wide-ranging piece by Karen, with gratitude to Parabola Magazine. Here’s a taste:- ‘When a child dies, we want a scientific explanation but that’s not all we need. We need some kind of … Continue reading

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Occupy Your Brain: On Power, Knowledge, & the Re-Occupation of Common Sense – Carol Black

http://www.filmsforaction.org/news/occupy_your_brain_on_power_knowledge_and_the_reoccupation_of_common_sense/ This is an absolutely brilliant article. ‘……it becomes quite interesting not only to look at what your children are required to learn in school, but at what they are not required to learn.  While your kids are very busy … Continue reading

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A Person Centred Perspective on Isaac Asimov on Conscience & Sovereignty

A Person Centred Perspective on Isaac Asimov on Conscience & Sovereignty ‘It’s insulting to imply that only a system of rewards and punishments can keep you a decent human being.’ Isaac Asimov Click on the title for the full quotation. … Continue reading

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