Aristotle and Social Democracy
Philosopher Martha Nussbaum talks about Aristotle's efforts to map out the basis for "...a very rich political approach for the contemporary world." Professor Nussbaum observes that Aristotle believed it was the job of p..
Aristotle and Social Justice
Philosopher Martha Nussbaum talks about Aristotle, whom she credits for inspiring modern day perspectives about what constitutes the quality of life in a country.
Aristotle on Knowledge
Philosopher Hubert Dreyfus says that Aristotle believed when people perform in an expert manner, it's because they have a skill to do so, not because they are following principles that are innate or learned.
Aristotle on Man as a Social and Political Animal
Philosopher Martha Nussbaum talks about Aristotle's fundamental belief that human beings are not satisfied unless they are in "...a rich scheme of relationships with other people." Professor Nussbaum explains that Aristo..
Aristotle on the State
Philosopher Charles Taylor talks about Aristotle's focus on free political society and self-rule. It was Aristotle who originated the concept of politics as a moral activity, a means by which people can act together not ..
Art of the Netherlands : the Dutch masters: Bosch
The career of Hieronymous Bosch is amongst the most mysterious of all the great artists of history. Though he was well-known by the time of his death in 1516, virtually nothing of his life is known today. His surviving w..
Art of the Netherlands : the Dutch masters: Bruegel
The life of Pieter Bruegel the Elder will always remain something of a mystery. We possess few details of his sixteenth century life, and we must rely fully on his surviving art to appreciate his genius. As an artist, he..
Art of the Netherlands : the Dutch masters: Rembrandt
Some art lovers believe that Rembrandt’s abilities as a portraitist have never been surpassed, and it is perhaps his famous series of self-portraits that best demonstrate his genius. Painted over the course of his life..
Art of the Netherlands : the Dutch masters: Van Dyck
The pupil of Rubens, Anthony van Dyck followed his master's example by travelling to Italy as part of his artistic training. Like Rubens, he found inspiration in the Venetian Renaissance masters Titian and Giorgione. An ..
Art of the Netherlands : the Dutch masters: Vermeer
Born in 1632, only three dozen canvases survive from Johannes Vermeer's working life. A resident of the Dutch city of Delft, it is Vermeer’s subject matter that is the first point of interest in his work. Unusually, he..