Phronesis in Pieces | Bill Schmitt | Substack

Current political discourse tends to spotlight society’s divisions based on race and gender. Get ready to deal more explicitly with another source of discord which is literally time-sensitive and ages-old: the so-called generation gap. We already see—and should probe more…

Mar 11

As Lent 2023 begins, it’s time to book another tour with God. Such excursions can be customized—by Him, not us. He’ll give us glimpses of glorious…

Feb 28

For a phenomenon whose name implies otherwise, “quiet quitting” sends a loud and clear message to all of us sharing responsibility for society’s…

Feb 7

“Fresh Phronesis” is a special, time-sensitive edition of the “Phronesis in Pieces” publication found at billschmitt.substack.com. Pope Francis, posting…

Jan 25

A recent study of empathy from Cambridge University prompted me to think about the role of that virtue in the pursuit of practical wisdom. CNN’s report…

Jan 18

I came away from Christmas Mass this year with a heightened appreciation of those who had joined the congregation as, let’s say, occasional visitors…

Dec 29, 2022

The world of political reporting groans with a desperate need for graduates of the Shelby Lyman School of Journalism. This is a problem because there is…

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Phronesis in Pieces

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