Author: Jeffrey Skevington

In general, the discussions we have here at The Everyday Knight are about abstract concepts. In this episode we depart from that and take aim at a current phenomenon and its implications regarding the virtues. This is a bit more emotional for us than our usual subjects because this isn’t an abstract idea. It is life and death for our communities, friends and families. Caution: you may encounter some less than polite language in this episode.

In Heinlein’s book “Time Enough for Love” there is an inset called “The Notebooks of Lazarus Long” (the main character) in which he puts forward a list of things any human being should be capable of. We review this list and interpret it in light of the Virtues. Part 1 of 2

The second part of our examination of Heinlein’s “Time Enough For Love” and his list in “The Notebooks of Lazarus Long” of the things every human being should be capable of. We review this list and interpret it in light of the Virtues. Part 2 of 2

Where is the line between funny and offensive? Is there a line at all? Is there a “tipping point” where observation becomes offensive stereotyping and what do the Virtues require us to do about it when we encounter it? We examine these questions and take a look at some modern and classic tropes of humor.

Part 2 of our examination of Humor.

We interrupt our usual course of discussion to tackle a timely subject. Namely, how does one enact the Virtues in a time of global pandemic. How we act and react during adversity says a great deal about our true character.