The following article was entered in New Philosopher’s writing award XXX111: Identity for subscribers and was shortlisted (10 selected) The introduction to episodes of the series “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” featured a corpulent Alfred moving lethargically into his hologram image until congruence was achieved. Only when this persona, a fleshed-out silhouette, commanded center stage would HitchcockContinue reading “Hitchcock’s Silhouette”
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Self-Isolating in the Age of Corona: David Muscio
A malevolent creeping shadow is passing over our world as we await a dip in reported cases of COVID-19. We are to practice social distancing and self-isolation. Social activities have been curtailed and we are urged to stay in our cave. While there I plan to explore fulfilling pastimes and consider what we’ve lost andContinue reading “Self-Isolating in the Age of Corona: David Muscio”
Ethical Imagination and Literacy
My own journey towards developing an ethical imagination and becoming ethically literate has led me to propose, upon critical reflection, the following four underlying principles and four competencies for acquiring ethical literacy: Four Underlying Principles: Knowledge is provisional and contextual Moral judgement is provisional and contextual The mind is filled with the conceptual furniture ofContinue reading “Ethical Imagination and Literacy”