Thinking Through

In the 14 th century, Norwich was the second largest city in England, after London. The Bubonic Plague, a pestilence of Biblical proporti...

  We came down from the trees three million years ago. They bear us fruit, shade our days, and fuel our fires. It’s no surprise they show ...

After teaching world philosophy, religion, and mythology for 33 years, I thought it was time to write a book. Lots of people do it, I thoug...

In all areas of human endeavor we rely on the expertise of others—the dentist, the attorney, the chef. Why would the fulfillment of our spir...

Great spiritual teachers have a way with words. Jesus, Buddha, Laozi, and countless others use the vernacular of their times to make eternal...