Author Archives: Ron Pavellas
Scientism, Secular Humanism, Hubris
I am ever more troubled by the hubris displayed by politicians, government officials, academicians (who, for the most part, conspicuously carry the label “intellectual“) and, more recently, barons of large financial institutions, both public and private. I assert this hubris … Continue reading
What is an “Intellectual,” Really?
… and why am I dwelling upon this question? I, once again, have decided not to renew my subscription to the New York Review of Books (NYRB). I admit to a growing prejudice against those who publicly accept the label … Continue reading
The Pavellas Perspective 