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Me and Jane Austen in Karlsbad

Me and Jane Austen in Karlsbad A couple of years ago, after a hectic week lecturing in Prague and Vienna, yours truly, of course, could not resist the temptation to make a stopover in Karlsbad (Karlovy Vary). It was like walking right into a novel by Jane Austen. Hopefully,​​ I will get time off for a new visit this summer. Advertisements

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What we do in life echoes in eternity

What we do in life echoes in eternity In science, courage is to follow the motto of enlightenment and Kant’s dictum — Sapere Aude!  To use your own understanding, having the ​courage to think for yourself and question ‘received opinion,’ authority or orthodoxy. In our daily lives, courage is a capability to confront fear, as when in front of the powerful and mighty, not to step back, but stand up for one’s rights not to be humiliated or abused. As when...

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Moments you never forget (personal)

Moments you never forget (personal) Courage is a capability to confront fear, as when in front of the powerful and mighty, not to step back, but stand up for one’s rights not to be humiliated or abused. Courage is to do the right thing in spite of danger and fear. To keep on even if opportunities to turn back are given. Dignity, a better life, or justice and rule of law, are things worth fighting for. Not to step back — in spite of confronting the mighty...

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