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Philosophies of Marriage, Bach, and More

Philosophies of Marriage, Bach, and More

DepBach was aware of Enlightenment-style thinking. But he was more of a premodern religious extremisartmental politics.

Jun 30, 2023
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Consider the dagger. For the medieval crusader it was an object of holiness as well as a tool for shortening the agonies of tetanus... more »

Bach was aware of Enlightenment-style thinking. But he was more of a premodern religious extremist, and you can hear it in his music... more »

“War may be less contentious.” The one constant in marriage, a new book …

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