Category Archives: Philosophy & Psychology

Shibumi

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Ron Pavellas

…(A)n ineffable quality…great refinement underlying commonplace appearances. Thus, on page 74 of my paperback copy of the book Shibumi, does the author, Trevanian (1931-2003), through the character General Kishikawa Takashi, begin to describe to young Nicholai Alexandrovitch Hel the nature … Continue reading →

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”…and let us take upon’s the mystery of things…”

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Ron Pavellas

A passage from Shakespeare’s King Lear provides the source for the title of A. C. Grayling’s book of essays, The Mystery of Things. No, no, no, no! Come, let’s away to prison: We two alone will sing like birds i’ … Continue reading →

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