Justin Reynolds

Apr 5, 2024 | justinleighreynolds.medium.com | Justin Reynolds

Though often crude and unfair the Greek dramatist’s sendup of Socrates and his school raises important questions about the wisdom of the philosopher’s vocationThe Greek dramatist Aristophanes’ comedy The Clouds is notorious as one of literature’s most unjust portrayals of a historical figure.

Mar 7, 2024 | justinleighreynolds.medium.com | Justin Reynolds

Even in today’s cynical age Niccolo Machiavelli’s disturbing treatise goes too farIt is quite possible to study political philosophy without reading most — or even many — of the great classics. The Prince by the Renaissance statesman Niccolo Machiavelli was one of my glaring omissions. I knew the essay through commentaries, but only when it was set as a book group choice was I obliged to read the original text. In brief, it’s a complex work that provoked complex reaction.

Feb 26, 2024 | justinleighreynolds.medium.com | Justin Reynolds

An eloquent essay by Conservative MP Danny Kruger goes back to the One Nation tradition to find a way forward for British conservatismAs this year’s election looms the first substantial intellectual broadsides are being fired in the battle for ideological leadership of a Tory party likely to find itself in opposition, and possibly for some time.

Nov 20, 2023 | likewise.com | Ali Hazelwood |Claribel Ortega |Justin Reynolds

Suggested byPix and upvoted by 1 otherPixThe Girl on the Train is a thrilling and atmospheric novel that combines suspense, drama, and mystery. It explores the life of an alcoholic woman who becomes involved in a missing person investigation. Paula Hawkins' skillful storytelling and compelling narrative will make it hard for you to put this book down. To add a comment, download the Likewise app from your device's app store.