What is the appeal of past charms? Classic literature, silent films and old Hollywood, typewriters and Polaroid cameras, Art Nouveau and Pre-Raphaelite art, Romanticism, nostalgia, Victorian decor and ephemera seem to hold an increasing allure.
Modern culture is marked by blatancy and accessibility. The Internet in particular poses new problems in terms of allowing instantaneous access [...]
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Modern ers’ versus Past Charms
Posted on: Philosophy
Modern Tales of Heroism
Posted on: Philosophy
From the Lord of the Rings to Harry Potter and the Stars Wars trilogy, modern fairy tales highlight virtue, courage, leadership, and personal sacrifice.
Good and evil, the triumph of virtue over sloth, and the ability of an underdog – usually someone young and untested – all represent the characteristics of fairy tales and legends [...]