Tag Archives: Greek

Two Iotas of a Difference (Episode 12)

The phrase “it does not make one iota of a difference” should be classified with similar phrases such as “I am not my brother’s keeper” and “to thy own self be true” in that it bears something of a biblical or Shakespearean pedigree while it excels in being on the wrong side of history and truth.

This episode of The BetterPears Podcast features a dedication to Dr. Fugikawa’s paternal grandfather and the lesson of his life and legacy. The episode itself is something of a two-for-one where the initial historical development only sets the stage for a more contemporary discussion of morality and our desire for authentic life.

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Taste and See (Episode 10)

Sight and Taste are linked to our expression and understanding of wisdom in the West. Dr. Fugikawa explores the limitations and nuances of these senses in our grasp of reality, truth, and the ordering of all things.

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This week’s podcast is on the word wisdom and the deep etymology behind its ancient and more modern meaning.

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Genesis (Episode 7)

Dr. Fugikawa offers a memorial dedication to his late uncle. The meaning of genesis is examined through the lens of pasta and paternity rituals.

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Anthropos (Episode 4)

The influence of Big Lexi is noted again in this analysis of the Greek word for human being. This episode is dedicated to Dr. Fugikawa’s Boy Scout Scoutmaster, whose lessons and wise counsel are discussed and honored. The CSA (Community Sponsored Analysis) is still open for this season of the podcast at BetterPears.com/CSA.

The Three “Pars” (Episode 3)

The first entry in a larger project on “deep etymology,” The Three “Pars” analyzes the three Latin verbs sharing the same root to arrive at the essence of parenting.
The episode begins with a dedication to the late Fr. Joseph Koterski, S.J.

This episode also introduces the BetterPears CSA.

Classical Education (Episode 2)

Classical education bears the tension of an oxymoron. Education, a literal “leading out” recalls the “Allegory of the Cave” in Plato’s Republic in which Socrates describes the way by which the philosopher leads others out from the cave of images.