About: Anya Leonard
Anya Leonard is the co-founder of Classical Wisdom Weekly and current Project Director. She has a M.A. in Sociology from University of Edinburgh and studied at St. John’s College with a double major in Philosophy and the History of Math of Science. She lives and writes from all over the world.
Recent Posts by Anya Leonard
What is the SOUL?
The weather changed, quite suddenly, over the weekend. Perhaps it did for you too, dear reader, it is that time of year after all. Here in Buenos Aires, Argentina, however, it meant the end of the searing summer. And it was a very welcome change. The oppressive humidity was replaced with pleasant sunshine, laced with
How Do We Combat BAD Ideas?
This week we will start with a reader mail again… though this one is in response to last week’s submission and is quite harsh on your editor: Re: Is Nationalism GOOD? Dear Anya Leonard, It says very little for your professionalism, your ethics, or your credibility that you would print, in your newsletter, a letter
Should the Classics be used for Nationalism?
Today we will begin with an excellent query as posited by one of your fellow readers, Inês from Portugal: “Hello Classical Wisdom! Happy new year! I’m a huge fan of your work and all things of the classics. I’ve been attending your webinars and I think that a great theme for discussion would be “The
Written on January 18, 2022 at 10:11 pm
Categories: Dialectics
Tags: Atlantis, Mussolini, Nationalism, Nemi Ships
Is it Good to Know You Know Nothing?
It’s called the Imposter Syndrome and it’s usually touted about by life coaches to reassure the doubtful. For those who are prone to question their abilities, to feel as if they are actually an imposter rather than the expert they are portrayed as, this label can assuage their fears. You are fully capable, they confirm,
Written on January 3, 2022 at 3:02 pm
Categories: Dialectics
Tags: all I know is that I know nothing, dunning-kruger effect, imposter Syndrome, socrates, Virgil
Why Do We Celebrate the Holidays?
It’s hard to get into the Christmas spirit here. There are no Christmas carols playing in the shops. It is impossible to find a live Christmas tree. Decorations are rare and there isn’t much point putting up lights when it gets dark so late. On top of all that, it’s stinking hot. Who would want
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