Great Ideas From Great Books on Sense Experience
A condensed Q and A discusses whether sense experience proves truth. Adler notes philosophers from Aristotle to Nietzsche defend reliability yet warn senses may mislead on shape and size while primary qualities persist. Descartes challenges naive realism and questions trust in senses about any impression.
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Dr. Adler
Ralph Bear Rt
West Rainette
Mrs. Bean
Descartes
Lee
Great Book letter contest stirred by Dr Adler inquiry
Readers may win a 54 volume set by writing under 158 words with a general interest question for Dr Adler. Three best letters weekly chosen. one used for a future column exploring the Great Books heritage. The sample discusses Descartes Hume and James and their theories of sense and knowledge.
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Adler
Mortimer J. Adler
Charleston
Glenville Talks Hollywood Love and Critics
Glenville praises Hollywood for crews, sun, and health while noting tax avoidance spurs American production abroad. He says critics matter less to cinema impact, cites Butterfield 8 and Twelve Angry Men, and urges universal themes for greatness. Copyright 1961.
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Becket
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Hollywood
Geraldine Page
Lawrence Harvey
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Asia
Pacific
America
Mit
Glenville
la Dolce
City List Of Delinquent Incinerator Fees Owes $38066
A city ledger lists property owners owing back incinerator fees totaling 38066 dollars. Names include John Alderson Simms and Paul Wilcher along with many others, listing street addresses and individual delinquent amounts. The compiled record covers numerous residences and businesses across Kanawha area addresses.
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John Alderson Simms
South Dr
Baines St
Upper Vine St
Grant St
Walker Ave
Hunt Ave
Livingston Ave
Paul Wilcher
Bradford St
Paul Stalnaker
C/O
S. C. Hanley
Lewis St
O'Dell Ave
Elk St
Britons feel downgraded by Kennedy visit criticism grows
London observers assess Prime Minister Macmillan amid doubts over Britain’s role and alliance standing after Kennedy’s Europe mission. Critics point to Africa tensions, Commonwealth unity, security lapses, defense shifts, and economic unevenness as Britain’s influence dims in a changing power balance.
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President proposes duty free allowance change and dollar policy
The president urged Congress to return the duty free limit to 100 dollars, effectively ending the 500 dollar travel allowance. He also said he would not devalue the dollar or raise the official gold price, maintaining gold at 35 dollars per ounce regardless of speculation.
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Castro
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Kennedy Backache Prompts Sympathy Across Nation
A broad take on Kennedy’s backache draws sympathy from thousands as commentators note shared struggle. The column weaves in Cuba, Khrushchev, Castro, and U.S. stance toward Soviet ties, with references to Mongolia, Nasser, Vienna spirit, and Rafael Trujillo Jr. in a wide, opinion-led roundup.
Worthy Reflections On Posterity And Life Commands
A concise quotation by Simonides on posterity, earthly goods, and the value of a faithful wife. It contrasts the worth of statues with the serenity found in simple domestic virtue, expressing a preference for lasting personal legacy over fame.
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