What the Phrase “It’s Because of the Culture” Brings to a Halt People say it easily. “It’s because of that society’s culture.”“It was just the atmosphere of the times.”“It’s because of their family environment.” These phrases sound like understanding.But in truth, they explain nothing. Because they stop questions. Why that choice was made,which experiences altered…

Why Have the Classics Suddenly Become “Hip”? Over the past few years,a strange scene has emerged in bookstores and on social media.People no longer say, “This book is interesting.”Instead, they say, “This book is hip.” It looks as though the classics are being read again.But are they really being read? “Text-Hip” Is Not a Reading…

Classics Today Are No Longer “Read” When you walk into a bookstore these days, you encounter a strange sight.The classics are still displayed in the bestseller section—but most of them are no longer sold as they are. Instead, they appear in forms like: Reading PlatoReading AristotleNietzsche in 30 MinutesHow to Meet Aquinas Classics are no…