Justice is the first virtue of social institutions, as truth is of systems of thought. [John Rawls, A Theory of Justice (1971), Chapter I, “Justice as Fairness”, 1. The Role of Justice.] There's no ... Read More about Thinking, Feeling, Acting (opportunities and obstacles)
Having assimilated the techniques and methods of responsibility, the curious soul seeks to know more, do more and feel more deeply. If you are curious about what your life might become, and eager to ... Read More about Blossoming – Expanding Horizons – Extending Reach
Artists have a unique ability to paint the world, and to help people see injustice. They do it not with guns, but with pens and guitars and paintbrushes. [Teresa R. Funke, “Bursts of Brilliance for a ... Read More about Symbolic Thinking; Abstract Reasoning
I am half inclined to think we are all ghosts, Mr. Manders. It is not only what we have inherited from our fathers and mothers that exists again in us, but all sorts of old dead ideas and all kinds of ... Read More about Novelty
A six-month-old child is in the process of mastering certain distinctions. He picks up a cloth toy and strikes it against his head; then he does the same thing with a wooden block. The child has ... Read More about Making Distinctions
This topic is about those moments of insight, when we see, understand or appreciate something for the first time. ... Read More about Cultivating Insights
The development of responsibility tempers us and facilitates progress to the next levels of development. Having explored the second development level, we pause to consider the transformative steps ... Read More about Awakening
Jean-François Millet, A Shepherdess and Her Flock (1862-63)When people count on us, it is good for them to know that they can rely on us to carry out our responsibilities. ... Read More about Being Reliable
Responsibility is about shouldering basic responsibilities of life, for the benefit of others. Think of parents, spouses, and service workers. You cannot hope to build a better world without ... Read More about Being Responsible