Maria Montessori and Ayn Rand: A foundation for a complete model of human development

The famous although largely academically ignored Montessori method and the increasingly relevant philosophy of Objectivism have many things in common. The Montessori method provides the foundation for the formation of an integrated and individual intelligence, and Objectivism provides the philosophical explanatory framework and the model for its extrapolation into the adult formation of ethics, work, and personal life. While roaming the internet I happened to find this particularly insightful article which discusses the relationship of the two in detail. I highly recommend it. Enjoy!

http://www.expert-tennis-tips.com/maria-montessori.html

Ascension's Gate Part III: Full Circle

Here's the completion of Ascension's Gate. If you'd like to check out Parts I and II, or my other art projects, please check out my YouTube channel:

http://jp.youtube.com/user/bakukenshin



http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=rWT5CJjy1W0

City of the Living

Here's a political art piece depicting the spiritual and concrete consequences of certain philosophical beliefs. I think I've been able to achieve a higher level of subtlety in this one as opposed to my earlier videos. I hope you like it.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WavGf6NYul0

An Elegant and Complex Symphony of Creation

I ran into this video on YouTube and it took me back to my childhood and when I was taking my first steps down the path of reason. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did then and still do today. And if you happen to believe in creationism, take a serious look at this and then ask yourself. Which is truly more elegant, more beautiful, more charged with delicate grace and inspiration?





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZWzKNgp0qs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WMbbLZoXcU

Frame of Reference

I've completed another one of those art videos. This one is based on another poem of mine. I hope you enjoy it.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yrnx8-7-xw