We Judge Based on Our Own State
For each man judges others by his own state, that is, by what he is himself--in virtues or sins. Simeon the New Theologian, Practical and Theological Precepts (Writings from the Philokalia, p. 109)
Eric Scheske
Politicians' Self-Interest and Dishonesty
By Pierre Lemieux at Econlib
Planning and The Politics of Beauty: Reflections on Stewart Udall
By Russell Arben Fox at Front Porch Republic
Are You Humble? These 17 Signs from St. Josemaria Will Help You Know
From the Magis Center
Ted McAllister’s Place: A Memorial Tribute
By Bruce Frohnen at the Kirk Center
At eighty, Casablanca embodies Hollywood high style
By Peter Tonguette at the Spectator
Tolkien’s Elves Embody McGilchrist’s Ideal Brain
I think Tolkien’s perfect proto-McGilchrist form is found in Rivendell and Lorien, the last kingdoms of the elves. The elves, I believe, display the proper relationship between the hemispheres, almost to perfection: the musical and poetic and playful nature of the right hemisphere served by the more mundane functions
Try This
By Rafael Alvarez at The Lamp
An Overview of Each Hemisphere's Vision of Reality
If you want an overview of each hemisphere’s vision of reality, McGilchrist provides it at the beginning of The Matter with Things:
The left hemisphere’s vision of reality: The “world is composed of static, isolated, fragmentary elements that can be manipulated easily, are decontextualized, abstracted, detached, disembodied, mechanical,
The Viking War on Woke
By Dominic Sandbrook at UnHerd