The "founder of the Academy" and one of the "most influential authors in the history of philosophy" Photo Source "The safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato." - Alfred North Whitehead Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher born during the Classical period. He lived from approximately … Continue reading Writers 2 Remember: Plato
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Writers 2 Remember: Bob Dylan
"A major figure in popular culture during a career spanning more than 60 years." Bob Dylan was born in Duluth, Minnesota on May 24, 1941. Though his given name was Robert Allen Zimmerman, he legally changed it to Robert Dylan in 1962 to honor poet Dylan Thomas. This beloved folk singer is "hailed as the Shakespeare of … Continue reading Writers 2 Remember: Bob Dylan
#DidYouKnow – The U.S. Number of WWII Submarines Casualties
#DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com I recently visited the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas. Originally in honor of Admiral Nimitz, he would not have a memorial that didn't honor ALL those who served. During my visit, I discovered many new things. One tidbit... Did you know how many submarines the … Continue reading #DidYouKnow – The U.S. Number of WWII Submarines Casualties
#DidYouKnow – John Jeffries?
American's First Weatherman #DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com John Jeffries was an American physician (who graduated from Harvard) and balloonist (one of the first to cross the English Channel) who lived from 1745 until 1819. He is noted to be among the first Americans to start logging daily weather measurements, starting in 1774. His … Continue reading #DidYouKnow – John Jeffries?
Writers 2 Remember: William Shakespeare
One of "the greatest writers to ever use the English language" William Shakespeare... everyone knows him and yet, little is truly known about the man himself. The world's most famous playwright, having works in various genres from historical to comedy, this poet remains a mystery even now. Even centuries after his death, conspiracy theories thrive. … Continue reading Writers 2 Remember: William Shakespeare
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