Paul J. Griffiths,Commonweal Magazine
Introductions assume the veil of ignorance. When, at a party, or I bring an old friend over to you so that I can introduce you,it's because I consider you haven't met before and would like you to. whether, in a bookstore, or I leaf through an introduction to Catholicism (or dressage,or lichens), it's typically because I don't know much about these things, and would like to. Introductions give you something or someone unique to consider about,talk about, and spend time with. When they work well, and they're also a vade mecum,a guide you can preserve with you to consult as needed, and so deepen and strengthen your unique...
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