Tag Archives: Socrates

Socrates and Jesus: On dangerous teaching methods and the lack of published works

Posted on September 17, 2019 by marklangley

Jesus and Socrates are alike in two striking ways. Not that we are the first to compare the two. Actually, I am singularly unversed in what other thinkers like Montaigne and Mill, Kierkegaard and Nietzsche had to say about the … Continue reading →

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Insipid Church Music: A Role in the Crisis?

Posted on September 19, 2018 by marklangley

As a liturgical musician I can’t help wondering to what extent the insipid and vapid music prevalent in our churches has contributed to the present crisis. That there is more than a mere coincidental connection between the squishy feel-good liturgical music … Continue reading →

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A Third Reason Why Philosophy is The Best and Most Noble Music

Posted on October 10, 2017 by marklangley

Let’s see if we can make this argument quickly and effectively! We have given two reasons why Socrates said that “Philosophy Is The Best And Most Noble Music.” We now present a third. Maybe there are more than three? But … Continue reading →

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Philosophy Is The Best And Most Noble Music: A Second Reason

Posted on October 9, 2017 by marklangley

Well, its time to give one more reason to support Socrates when he said that Philosophy Is The Best And Most Noble Music Otherwise I might forget it and then where will we be? As we mentioned, one reason that … Continue reading →

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Wisely and Slow: Salutary Advice For Students in the New Year II

Posted on December 31, 2014 by marklangley

Today is an excellent day for me to post the salutary advice that I have gathered from the wisest man in the world, with whom, as I have mentioned before, I have a direct (but carefully guarded) line of communication. … Continue reading →

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“Liberal Arts Is Best Preparation for Business Careers…”

Posted on April 8, 2014 by marklangley

Speaking of secondary reasons to pursue a liberal education, did I mention that pursuing the liberal arts is the best preparation for a successful career? For those of you who are still wavering on this point, don’t take my word for … Continue reading →

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Socrates And Making Money

Posted on March 29, 2014 by marklangley

Scott Samuelson wrote a very good piece in the Opinion pages of the WSJ making two excellent points. Liberally educated people do in fact make more money on average than non liberally educated people. Liberal education is not about making money! … Continue reading →

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The Brain: Organ of Thought? A Dialogue Part 3

Posted on October 26, 2013 by marklangley

Langley: Greetings Socrates! I see that you are looking amused this morning. Socrates: Good morning Langley. Yes I was just thinking of something humorous related to our previous discussion which ended rather abruptly. But I am happy to see you … Continue reading →

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The Brain: Organ of Thought? A Dialogue Part 2

Posted on October 22, 2013 by marklangley

Socrates: I trust that you enjoyed your meal. Langley: Yes very much thank you. Socrates: Then we may as well proceed where we left off. Langley: I agree, then we shall….but wait….we must remind ourselves of the question. Do you perchance … Continue reading →

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The Brain: Organ of Thought? A Dialogue Part 1

Posted on October 21, 2013 by marklangley

  Langley: Greetings Socrates, what a pleasure to meet you so early in the  morning here in the Agora! Socrates: Why bless my soul! Is it morning already? I suppose I have lost my sense of time. As a matter of fact … Continue reading →

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