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Wed, November 30, 2022 | 03:20

Our deplorable school environment

Our deplorable school environment

Some years back, most local governments passed ordinances guaranteeing student rights in education, religion and private life. In particular, our government no longer permits any corporal punishment in schools and proscribes extreme scolding and shouting as they infringe on student rights. Most liberal teachers and parents applauded the legislation.

2022-09-22 15:00

What's wrong with my age?

What's wrong with my age?

I am celebrating the last turn of my 50s. I am now 59 years old and I am going to be in my 60s next year. At such a turning point, I was called to be a missionary and leave for another country.

2022-09-21 14:59

Beyond Freud and Lacan

Beyond Freud and Lacan

Jaques Lacan's understanding of desire reinterpreting Freud from a structuralist perspective has some male-centered features. In both the theories of Sigmund Freud and Lacan, “man,” “boy” and “father” are central and the penis is pivotal, regardless of whether the penis is real or symbolic. “Woman” and “girl” are invisible. “Mother” appears but she is to be negated or replace...

2022-09-20 16:20

Queen Elizabeth's life is part of a larger story

Queen Elizabeth's life is part of a larger story

The death of Queen Elizabeth II, preceded by husband Prince Philip last year, is generating worldwide condolences. They personified continuity of important institutions, and relationships, in a turbulent time. Most personally, they were married for 70 years.

2022-09-19 15:00

Mother Teresa, model of philanthropy

Mother Teresa, model of philanthropy

Regardless of religion, philosophy, race, wealth and political influence, Mother Teresa (1910-97) was highly revered by many people in the world as a true philanthropist. She strove to lessen human suffering in the midst of hate, war and widespread apostasy. Her strength, wisdom, courage and unconditional affection for all to feed the hungry, protect the underprivileged and n...

2022-09-18 14:44

Julia Kristeva and I

Julia Kristeva and I

It was almost a few decades ago when I first heard of the name of Julia Kristeva. She is a female philosopher, psychoanalyst and writer in France. She emigrated from the former socialist country of Bulgaria in Eastern Europe. I was quite suspicious how much this female French philosopher's theory would have anything to do with me and other women in South Korea and in Asia. I ...

2022-09-15 15:51

Gorbachev's true legacy

Gorbachev's true legacy

“A riddle, wrapped in an enigma, inside a mystery.” That is how Winston Churchill, the great wartime leader of Great Britain, described the difficulty of dealing with Russia. He spoke the words in 1939, shortly after the outbreak of World War II in Europe.

2022-09-14 14:58

'Yes, I'm still not old enough, but ...'

'Yes, I'm still not old enough, but ...'

Several weeks ago, when I came back from going out, I found a letter in my mailbox. It was from our district office. My name and address had been printed on the envelope, and a printed notice was in it.

2022-09-13 15:15

Riding the MBTI wave?

Riding the MBTI wave?

As September rolls in and a new semester has opened, we're once again experiencing the difficulty of learning, both from the teacher's and the learner's perspective. Parents and students are seeking something to ease our anxiety. Taking stock of personal interests and abilities can give us a comforting explanation we can hang onto.

2022-09-12 17:32

Military context of Ukraine war

Military context of Ukraine war

The war in Ukraine continues, with no decisive victory and no conclusion yet visible. The greatest lesson so far is the unpredictability of war, a durable truth frequently ignored.

2022-09-08 15:42

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