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In the book Conversation: A History of a Declining Art, Stephen Miller pursues a lifelong interest in conversation by taking a historical and philosophical view of the subject. He chronicles the art of conversation in Western civilization from its beginnings in ancient Greece to its apex in eighteenth-century Britain to its current endangered state in … Continue reading Conversation: A History of a Declining Art Stephen Miller (2007)
In the 17th and 18th centuries, London’s coffee houses bridged social divides, creating inclusive spaces for conversation. The rigid class hierarchy limited interaction elsewhere, stifling exchange. Coffee houses provided an egalitarian setting for diverse perspectives, sparking ideas that fueled political movements, scientific progress, and transformative business ventures. Continue reading Coffee House Innovation Innovation Story: The London coffee houses that fueled conversation, innovation, and societal shifts
The Enlightenment, known as the “Age of Reason,” was a profound intellectual exploration in the 17th and 18th centuries. It challenged traditional authority by advocating reason, freedom, and secular governance. This shift in thought laid the groundwork for modern political and social structures, emphasizing liberty, progress, and tolerance. Continue reading The Enlightenment The Age of Reason
The London coffeehouses of the 17th and 18th centuries were the engines of creation that helped drive the Enlightenment, the European intellectual movement that emphasized reason and individualism rather than tradition. Their history is a fascinating one. Continue reading The London Coffeehouses of the Enlightenment Centers of Enlightenment thinking