In the book of Ecclesiastes we are told that “with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge the more grief” (1:18). This is one of those passages that might seem counter-intuitive, especially to the young. But if ever there … Continued
An exciting new book has recently been released. It is entitled Being Good: Christian Virtues for Everyday Life (Eerdmans), edited by Michael Austin and Douglas Geivett. The book features chapters on eleven different virtues—faith, open-mindedness, wisdom, zeal, hope, contentment, courage, … Continued
Amy and I are constantly amazed at the things that come out of our kids’ mouths. No, I’m not referring to regurgitant (though this can be amazing in its own right) but to their words. Here are a few recent … Continued
The word “philosophy” derives from two Greek words (philo and sophia) which together mean “the love of wisdom.” For the founder of Western philosophy, Socrates, this meant a selfless pursuit of understanding which would translate into a good moral life. How ironic, … Continued
Welcome to our blog. No doubt you have noticed the images of the owl and the ass above. These are not random, of course. We chose them because (at least in popular consciousness) they represent “wisdom” and “folly,” respectively. If … Continued