Osano’s Post

I'm pleased to share that my review of the book 'Religion and Contemporary Art: A Curious Accord' has been published by Taylor & Francis - read on to find out more about this interesting book on the re-emergence of religion in contemporary art: https://lnkd.in/ebqngHMk

hierophant: 1. An interpreter of sacred mysteries or esoteric knowledge. 2. One who explains or provides commentary on complex or obscure topics. See more https://lnkd.in/gPezTfpu

With Brush and Ink, Tong Yang-Tze Brings a Message of Freedom to the Met: Tong Yang-Tze is reviving an ancient but disappearing practice and making it contemporary — writ large. https://lnkd.in/dqyafijX

While researching knowledge representation and formalization approaches for formal ontologies, I found an interesting article written by John F. Sowa — "Semantic Networks". ⎡ The oldest known semantic network was drawn in the 3rd century AD by the Greek philosopher Porphyry in his commentary on Aristotle’s categories. Porphyry used it to illustrate Aristotle’s method of defining categories by specifying the genus or general type and the differentiae that distinguish different subtypes of the same supertype. ⎦ https://lnkd.in/drcfYWCa

Ever wondered about the origins and differences between the Latin and Greek alphabets? Both alphabets have interesting histories, unique pronunciations, and cultural significance. Latin is known for its practicality, while Greek is known for its elegance. This exploration will give you a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural significance of these influential scripts. To learn more about Latin Alphabet, its use and variations, read: https://bit.ly/43An1Py  

Summer book orders (we will see how far the readings get). The overarching topic domain is Romantic nationalism and the multiplicity of civilisations. I read these books, of which three are somewhat older, to deepen my understanding of what is moving intellectually in our present era. You see, in our era and globally (including in China), more liberal, culturally thin, and post-national understandings of democracy and good governance are challenged by more Neo-Romantic, culturalistic, and nationalistic ones. We live in an increasingly multipolar world where Romanticism and the Romantic condition of historical and cultural self-awareness have globalised, forming ideological hybrids in different world regions and civilisational states. So bring out the Novalis, the Fichte, and the Spengler! (PS: Sorry to read the volumes of Spengler’s Untergang in Dutch translation out of sheer laziness).

The next time you say 'wound,' you're using a word that traces back to an ancient language. From 'wund' in Old English to Proto-Indo-European roots – words really do carry history 📚 For more insights, visit: https://lnkd.in/dzV2p6u3 https://lnkd.in/dayqdWvK [wound, etymology, old english, proto-indo-european, history, language, roots]

Do we pause to gain self-knowledge, and become aware of the limitations of our perspective? This article examines the tendency to fail to differentiate between opinion and knowledge--doxa and episteme, to use the language of ancient Greek philosophy. Just thinking something does not make it true! https://lnkd.in/ecgjQbBT

Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey are the foundation of Greek culture, essential to understanding both Greek and Western thought. In this lecture, we'll learn about who Homer was. https://zurl.co/wwYx

"It is through our baptismal anointing therefore, that our synod entrusts and empowers us all in our own context to amplify this voice in its many whispers, to open new doors and to re-imagine the ecclesial relationships, practices and structures that can enlarge not only the space but perhaps reconfigure the shape and pattern of our ecclesial tent, for 'there are many places in which the Spirit breathes, but there is only one Spirit who breathes in all places." Check out the invitation to this event in Cambridge https://lnkd.in/gkdxKysa