Category Archives: Philosophy

“Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage.” ―Thucydides, The History of the Peloponnesian War Current geopolitical events lead me to reflect on the writings of Thucydides. The connection is meaningful albeit indirect. … Read more

The headlines elicit fear of a European rendition of the Financial Crisis of 2008, and with that foreboding backdrop, other headlines hype the President’s upcoming speech on the economy. Read more

“[L]ast week’s stomach-turning ride on the stock market — including the first time in the 115-year history of the Dow Jones Industrial Average that it moved more than 400 points for four consecutive days — was more like a terror … Read more