Niccolò Machiavelli’s the Prince Someone once told me that Machiavelli’s little treatise, the Prince, was “baby’s first political theory.” It was a lame attempt to convince me not to read it, in leu of what, I never found out. Ultimately, I’m glad I disregarded such ignorant advice. The Prince is probably one of the most... Continue Reading →
Joseph W. Koterski’s An Introduction to Medieval Philosophy: Basic Concepts Father Joseph Koterski, a Jesuit Priest and educator at Fordham University entered into his Eternal Reward in 2021, but he left a legacy of education behind on earth. I was first introduced to him via The Great Courses. First listening to his course on the... Continue Reading →
C.S. Lewis’ The Discarded Image. Lewis’ was a master of medieval and renaissance literature. Like his fellow Inkling, J.R.R. Tolkien, he had the mind of a true medievalist. The Discarded Image was his final published work. It is a testament to his academic thought. The Discarded Image takes us through the mind of medieval man.... Continue Reading →
The Salon at Elfland 