Philosophy Blog
Questions relating to intellect are raised in several of the letters of Marsilio Ficino, and they are raised in different ways. In this article Dr Valery Rees presents material drawn from Books I and II of the Letters, where we encounter Ficino’s views.
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Richard has been ringing church bells for about 20 years. Bell ringing has a long tradition in England stretching back to 400AD. Read on to learn more about this fascinating activity . Richard is a senior philosophy student in the Midlands.
Professor Ameena has been recognised for her contributions to public health. She currently lives in Geneva, working in global child health. Here she tells her story, how she had the opportunity to study and then focus on Mother and Child health. Read on to hear how the practices taught by the School make a remarkable difference to her life. Ameena is a member of the School of Practical Philosophy in Pretoria, South Africa.
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Æthelflæd was a remarkable woman, whose leadership of the kingdom of Mercia combined diplomacy, military leadership, religious vision and scholarship. She deserves to be remembered and honoured alongside her father Alfred for her key role in weaving the alliances that led to the unification of England.
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In Cape Town in 2013, a major project began with the suggestion to paint a copy of Leonardo da Vinci’s painting “The Annunciation”. The art group of 6 members, enthusiastically took up the project.
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