Category Archives: Art-Music-Lit

Imagination Deficit Disorder

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Kerry

Back in 1987, Hal Pendergrass offered some of the best advice I have ever received about reading imaginative literature along with nonfiction: “Dear Kerry – It’s not healthy to forsake good imaginative literature while you’re studying science or theology – … Continue reading →

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Life metaphors: Journey

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Kerry

The most profound metaphors for life are the journey, music, and dance. In recent weeks I’ve been blessed to experience the richness of each of these through a graduation, the discovery of a new song, and a dance recital. Here … Continue reading →

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Aurier vs. the positivists

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Kerry

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” I selected this saying of Einstein’s for the motto of the History of Science Collections blog in part because it thoroughly undermines the positivist philosophy which was rampant in Einstein’s day and which remains … Continue reading →

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Listening long

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Kerry

“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” Cicero Relationships between persons depend upon the art of listening. Listening to music, poetry, and even works of art is deeply personal. The same is true for books. The … Continue reading →

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