Tag Archives: Plato

Reading and the Cultural Moment, with C.S. Lewis

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Brenton Dickieson

So much of C.S. Lewis’ uniqueness comes down to his sheer love of diversity. He loved variability, colour, the exchange, the alienation of encounter and unity with others. His weird dystopia That Hideous Strength was, in many ways, a protest against … Continue reading →

Posted in Original Research, Thoughtful Essays | Tagged books, C.S. Lewis, On the Reading of Old Books, Plato, Reading, Sr. Penelope, That Hideous Strength, The Screwtape Letters, The Symposium, Theology of Culture | 52 Comments

Did that Lizard Just Turn Into a Horse? Guest Post by Josiah Peterson

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Brenton Dickieson

The Scene “‘I cannot kill it against your will. It is impossible. Have I your permission?’ …the Lizard began chattering to the ghost so loud even I could hear what it said. ‘Be careful. He can do what he says. … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Blogs | Tagged apologetics, C.S. Lewis, Fellowship for Performing Arts, George MacDonald, James Menzies, John Stott, Mere Christianity, N.T. Wright, Narnia, owen barfield, Past Watchful Dragons, Plato, rhetoric, The Great Divorce, theatre, Tim Keller | 10 Comments

The Roots of the University: An Oxford Vlog

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Brenton Dickieson

I have just finished up two very intense days doing research at the Bodleian library. The Bodleian is surrounded by the ancient colleges of Oxford. The Radcliffe Camera draws the eye, a circular science library in the midst of quadrangles … Continue reading →