La Rus de Kiev era un estado medieval que existió en Europa del Este desde finales del siglo IX hasta mediados del siglo XIII. Su foco estaba alrededor de la ciudad de Kiev, que es ahora la capital de Ucrania. Según cuentos históricos, la Rus de Kiev fue fundada por personaje legendario llamado Rurik, quien […]
The roots of Orthodox religion in Russia and Ukraine
Kievan Rus was a medieval state that existed in Eastern Europe from the late 9th to the mid-13th century. It was centred around the city of Kiev, which is now the capital of Ukraine. According to historical accounts, Kievan Rus was founded by a legendary figure named Rurik, who was a Viking prince from Scandinavia. […]
The Barrister, the Cardinal and Mick Gatto-Did Richter Err In Not Calling Pell?
“Everyone who is arrogant of heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured he will not go unpunished.” Proverbs 16:5 Robert Richter is one of Victoria’s most experienced and renowned criminal barristers. But was it a mistake not to call George Pell to give evidence in his trial for sexually assaulting two choirboys at […]
Tribute to Barney Cooney
(Published on my blog with agreement from Justin Cooney) I wanted to write something on the passing of our dear friend Barney Cooney. I won’t try and recount Barney’s numerous achievements in the political and legal fields about which others are better qualified to comment. My focus will be on Barney’s wonderful personality. I knew […]
Our success as a species? How can we judge?
Introduction Philosophers have considered the nature of existence (metaphysics), whether god exists (religious philosophy), how we can know things (epistemology), how we can lead a good, just or happy life (moral philosophy or ethics) and how societies can best be organised (political philosophy). Scientists, biologists in particular, have considered how species, including our own, are […]
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