"The theory that a political debate can only be won by silence should sound strange in the mouths of people who toil in the realm of ideas. Alas, it isn’t strange at all. I have a friend who compares his academic work today to 'a mine-clearing operation': at any moment, you might step on a … Continue reading The Other in the Academy
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The Oldest Treasures From 12 Great Libraries – Atlas Obscura
"In the history of writing, bound books as we know them today arrive fairly late, so there are no actual “books” on this list. Instead, this is a wondrous collection of illuminated manuscripts, papyrus scrolls, and clay tablets. Some of these items you can even see in person, if you pay a visit." —Sarah Laskow. … Continue reading The Oldest Treasures From 12 Great Libraries – Atlas Obscura
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