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The Value of Art

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jan 30, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

An essay on the value of art.

art value, hitoric arts values, cave paintings, greek, roman, medieval

Promoting Interest in the Classroom

Posted by Shawn Olson on Sep 22, 2008 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011

An essay about the role teachers play in making subjects interesting, valuable and relevant to students. Prompted by an Open-House visit to Westland High School.

education, interest

Astrology As I See It

Posted by Shawn Olson on Mar 16, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

A skeptical essay on astrology.

astrology, skepticism, philosophy

Creative Arts

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jul 31, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

Essay on creative arts and the true value of art and creativity.

creative arts, art, creativity

The Paradox of Cultural Relativism

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011

An skeptical essay on the paradox of cultural relativism when taken to an extreme. My stance is that cultural relativism is only valid in a limited scope and should not be used to justify barbaric and supertitious societies.

cultural relativism, paradoxical relativism