Gerald R. BaronHow we fell in love with ourselvesThe second in a series on the history of our ideas of love. Previously we briefly reviewed the Hebrew, Greek and Christian influence. Next…Aug 24Aug 24
Gerald R. BaronWhat we think about love, and whyThis is the first in a short series of posts on the philosophy of love. Using British philosopher Simon May’s book Love: A History, we will…Aug 19Aug 19
Gerald R. BaronMonsters or MagnificenceThis is the final meditation on C.S. Lewis’s famous sermon “The Weight of Glory.” The sermon was preached in Oxford on June 8, 1941.Jul 142Jul 142
Gerald R. BaronBeing Known by God: The Weight of GloryThis is the second in a short series reflecting on C.S. Lewis’s famous sermon titled The Weight of Glory. It was preached in The Church of…Jun 302Jun 302
Gerald R. BaronIs Desire Good or Evil?This is the first in a series of reflections on C.S. Lewis’ sermon “The Weight of Glory.” One of his most celebrated short works, the…Jun 262Jun 262
Gerald R. BaronScientists: software runs emergent systemsEmergence is one of the hot topics in science today. As with many questions in science, such as dark matter and consciousness, the more we…Jun 176Jun 176
Gerald R. BaronBalancing Justice and MercyThis post is part of the “So What” series talking about the significance of some traditional Christian beliefs. It was prompted…Jun 163Jun 163
Gerald R. BaronI believe in sin. So what?In this series I am identifying some core beliefs I have as a Christian and asking the question: so what? This ultimately is about…Jun 98Jun 98
Gerald R. BaronLoneliness: The Tragically Preventable EpidemicOne year ago the US Surgeon General in May, 2023 made a startling statement: Loneliness is killing as many people as smoking almost a pack…May 30May 30
Gerald R. BaronTheories of ConsciousnessThe continuing failure of science to answer the profound question of consciousness is leading to many different ideas about it. Recent…May 195May 195
