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Jun 12, 2019

Modern Thought and Ethics with Flannery O’Connor

Surprisingly, not all literature lovers share that love for the stories of Flannery O’Connor. They are disturbed by the strangeness of her…

Modern Thought and Ethics with Flannery O’Connor

Scott Postma

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May 24, 2018

Identifying Christian Humanism

In this post, I want to explore the various understandings of humanism, particularly Christian humanism, and mark the boundaries that…

Identifying Christian Humanism

Scott Postma

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May 17, 2018

Recovering Christian Humanism

In my last few posts, I’ve been trying to provide some context for some of the foundational fractures in Western culture, particularly as…

Recovering Christian Humanism

Scott Postma

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May 9, 2018

Reclaiming the Foundation for Cultural Identity

The final fracture in Western culture I want to discuss in this short series on Christian humanism is the divide over cultural identity.

Reclaiming the Foundation for Cultural Identity

Scott Postma

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Apr 25, 2018

Recovering Beauty in Art

Will Durant said, “Civilization is a social order promoting cultural creation.”

Recovering Beauty in Art

Scott Postma

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Apr 6, 2018

Renewing Rational Public Discourse

To be clear, what follows is not meant to be a political rant, but an astute observation and a simple solution to one of the enormous and…

Renewing Rational Public Discourse

Scott Postma

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Mar 14, 2018

Ten Guaranteed Methods to Overcome Writer’s Block Today

Seth Godin frequently reminds writers that plumbers don’t get plumber’s block.

Ten Guaranteed Methods to Overcome Writer’s Block Today

Scott Postma

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May 11, 2017

What is Truth?

What is truth?

What is Truth?

Scott Postma

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May 1, 2017

What is the Happy Life?

In Steven Conrad’s 2006 drama, The Pursuit of Happyness, Chris Gardner (the protagonist played by Will Smith) lays the thesis of the film…

What is the Happy Life?

Scott Postma

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Apr 10, 2017

The Truth About Poiema

In the age of the internet and social media, writers can be like bad cliches — a dime-a-dozen — and redundant too.

The Truth About Poiema

Scott Postma

Scott Postma

Visit http://scottpostma.net for meaningful insights on human flourishing, thoughtful reflections on great literature, and valuable tips on writing & teaching.

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