Monthly Archives: March 2012

On Causality And Responsibility

Posted on March 26, 2012 by nathanalbright

As human beings we like to justify ourselves by avoiding responsibility for unpleasant matters. Being a human being I certainly share in that tendency, perhaps even more so than others because my greater ability to reason often means more ferocious … Continue reading →

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Corazon Inconstante

Posted on March 25, 2012 by nathanalbright

Es una gran sorpresa a mi que mi blog ha recibido tan poco atencion desde el pais de Chile. En verdad no he visitado a Chile por dos anyos y medio, pero al mismo tiempo tengo muchos amigos alla aun, … Continue reading →

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Your Princess Is In Another Castle

Posted on March 25, 2012 by nathanalbright

This afternoon I had the opportunity to watch a performance of “Ramayana and Aladdin 2012” performed by the Chiang Mai Ballet Academy. I went with all of the other teachers, as well as Leon and Gloria and their two very … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter And The Problem Of Interfaith Marriages

Posted on March 24, 2012 by nathanalbright

Despite the hostility that many Christians (including a large number of my friends and acquaintances) have toward the portrayal of magic in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, there are some points of contact between Christian belief and the portrayal of … Continue reading →

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Because Men Are Not Angels And Because Angels Do Not Govern Men

Posted on March 23, 2012 by nathanalbright

According to the founding fathers of the American Republic, men are not angels and mankind is not governed by angels. What are the consequences of this fact? We must recognize that for the entirety of human history no human government … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Making Of The Old Testament

Posted on March 23, 2012 by nathanalbright

The Cambridge Bible Commentary On The New English Bible, Introductory Volume: The Making Of The Old Testament, edited by Enid B. Mellor It is clear from the bias that this book is written by a “sophisticated” writer whose knowledge of … Continue reading →

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Trust And The Limitations Of Success

Posted on March 22, 2012 by nathanalbright

One of the more bizarre facts one sees around Thailand is that people will live right next to the factory or store that they own. Clearly this is not accidental. There is a widespread (and accurate) feeling that for work … Continue reading →

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Today In History: On March 15, 2012, The Encyclopedia Britannica Went Out Of Print

Posted on March 21, 2012 by nathanalbright

All my life, I have (with some justification) acquired nicknames based on my similarity and affinity to encyclopedias. As a child I was sometimes called (in a rather mocking way) ‘Encyclopedia Boy’ because of my fondness for reading encyclopedias. Some … Continue reading →

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On The Psychology Of Architecture

Posted on March 21, 2012 by nathanalbright

During my time as an undergraduate in civil (structural) engineering I had the opportunity to take some classes that were not strictly in civil engineering. Included in that was a tremendously interesting course on the history of architecture. As it … Continue reading →

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Cry Me A River

Posted on March 20, 2012 by nathanalbright

It is always a bit of a thrill when singers and artists and writers write about others in their field. There is a thrill in being part of a great conversation. In recent years, I am more familiar with songs … Continue reading →

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