What Is “Tragic”?

by | Sep 27, 2012 | Philosophy

I was recently explaining what is “tragic” to a class of graduate students in marriage and family counseling. The context was different from any other, as I recall, in which I’ve had this conversation previously. The noun,...

Life is Football Without a Helmet

by | Feb 9, 2012 | Philosophy

Have there been any awards that Summerville (SC) High School’s John McKissick hasn’t won in his distinguished 60-year football coaching career? The latest being the “Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year” honor presented to McKissick at...

Good, Bad, or Tragic?

by | Aug 8, 2011 | Philosophy

These days, the word “tragedy” (or “tragic”) is over-if not mis-used. There are many examples of what I’m suggesting, not the least of which involves the latest wearisome Congressional squabble over where to cut spending and/or increase...