The Great Books of the Western Canon, organized by Mortimer J. Adler in the Syntopicon, span 102 enduring ideas—ranging from Truth, Beauty, and Justice to Democracy, Love, and God. These categories trace the intellectual tradition of the West, connecting philosophy, literature, history, science, and theology. Together, they map the recurring questions and principles shaping human thought across centuries.
The Evolving Debate: Unpacking Evolution and the Idea of Progress The theory of Evolution stands as one of humanity's most profound scientific achievements, fundamentally reshaping our understanding of life's Change over vast stretches of time. Yet, when we couple it with the concept of "Progress,...
The Ever-Unfolding Scroll: A Journey Through the Historical Progress of Human Knowledge Human knowledge is not a static monolith but a vibrant, ever-expanding universe, perpetually shaped by inquiry, discovery, and reflection. This article traces the remarkable history of how our collective understanding has evolved, marking significant epochs and intellectual shifts...
