‘What’s Wrong with the Seven Liberal Arts and Sciences?’

    

Philosophia et Septem Artes Liberales, (Philosophy and the Seven Liberal Arts), from the Hortus Deliciarum of Herrad of Landsberg, 12th century.

I’ve been so busy plugging other research lodges here lately that I almost forgot New Jersey’s. Yes, New Jersey Lodge of Masonic Research and Education 1786 will meet this Saturday at Freemasons Hall in North Brunswick. The agenda:

 ▸ Howard Kanowitz will present his new paper “What’s Wrong with the Seven Liberal Arts and Sciences?”

Have modern changes to our understanding of what science is hurt its original utility to our Craft? Howard will guide us in this question.

 ▸ Time allowing, there will be a general discussion about the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution.

Under lodge business, we have some catching up to do regarding obtaining lodge paraphernalia and organizing it in storage, and our replacement website. And we’ll hear an update on this year’s John Skene Masonic Conference! Thanks to Grand Master Omar Morris, this conference—the fourth annual, if I’m not mistaken—will benefit from support from the Grand Lodge of New Jersey.

Pre-meeting refreshments (coffee, orange juice, donuts, pastries), as usual, will be available around 8:45. Cost is just $1/per person. Luncheon: After the meeting, we will travel to the nearby Omega Diner.

As always, attendance is open to Master Masons. Attire is suit & tie with apron.