PinnedWhat is Truth? Perspectives from Jerusalem, Rome, and Athens*Preliminary note: This short essay might be read in conjunction with our two prior MEDIUM articles: “Belief +Doubt = Sanity” and “Nine…Jan 6, 2023Jan 6, 2023
Carl Sagan’s “Pale Blue Dot”“This is one of the things that the late Carl Sagan did so well, and for which he is sadly missed. The feeling of awed wonder that science…Mar 30Mar 30
“My Eyes Have Four Feet” (a case study in courage and resilience)By Todd Pavela (originally published on November 15, 1960 and edited for publication on MEDIUM in 2025 by his younger brother Gary Pavela).Jan 30Jan 30
“A Letter to my Students” by Bill Taylor* (introduction by Gary Pavela)Preliminary note: This essay and related materials are referenced in our book Driving Plato’s Chariot: Lessons on Student Ethical…Dec 12, 2024Dec 12, 2024
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION: Vassar’s creative response to hate speechThis essay was inspired by a February 14, 2013 issue of Inside Higher Education: “Vassar Uses Anti-gay Protest to Raise Funds to Help Gay…Jan 5, 2024Jan 5, 2024
Charles Darwin: A study in resilience, adaptation, and purposeEDITOR’S NOTE: Resilience, adaptation, and purpose are identified in “lives of integrity” featured in the Academic Integrity Seminar (AIS)…Jan 3, 2024Jan 3, 2024
Resilience, adaptation, and purpose: selected readings from the Academic Integrity Seminar*EDITOR’S NOTE: Please see a related article about our forthcoming book: Driving Plato’s Chariot: Lessons on Student Ethical Development…Dec 25, 2023Dec 25, 2023