Here are some deep excerpts (the fifth in the series) from the dean of Oakeshott studies, Tim Fuller. In short, the practical life is constituted in efforts to alter our existence as we currently understand it or to ward off alterations that threaten what we at present take to be satisfactory. Initiating change or defending against…
Odetta died on this day in 2008 – here is her NYT obituary. I happened to spend two days with her thirty years ago when I was assigned to be her assistant when she was being filmed for a studio concert. She was very warm and materteral making no diva demands whatsoever. What I recall most…
Here is the programme of the Oakeshott memorial compiled by Tim Fuller and given to me by Ken Minogue. Since Oakeshott was born and died in December, this is the first posting of the month. Michael OakeshottOakeshott
In troubled times, perhaps there is no better philosophical wisdom than The Meditations to help ease the mind. For an overview of this amazing mind, see here. Whatever museum I happen to be visiting, if they have a bust of Marcus Aurelius, I’m always very quickly drawn to it. Marcus AureliusPhilosophystoicism
Here is a lovely and dynamic visualization of a Jazz network. Place your cursor anywhere and begin playing around (zoom in/out, drag, click). Maybe “Pops” should be designated the equivalent of an Erdős number. Linked Jazz’s new visualization tool developed by Matt Miller visualizes the social connections between jazz musicians. Various modes allow the user…
Here are some extracts by the man who first set me on the road to Oakeshott some twenty years ago – Geoff Thomas. Geoff has a philosophy of history book coming out soon – and I can tell you it’s a cracker. What Oakeshott said about history—his canonical philosophical view about the nature of historical inquiry—can…
Two of the highlights: Satisfaction left off because of stringent O2 time constraints. Telegraph Review Right about now the Stones’ 50th anniversary shows in London should kick off. My man on the inside tells me that the set list so far: Set list so far : 1-Wanna be your man 2-Get of off my cloud…
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A band as meticulous as Steely Dan – 36 years on plugging a boxed set. 10ccEric StewartGraham GouldmanKevin GodleyLol CrememusicPop musicsteely dan
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