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'When society seems to demand confidence and certainty, how much courage does it take to admit doubt, especially self-doubt? In this personal essay, one of Australia's most respected journalists argues in favour of a doubtful mind.' (Publisher's blurb)
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Epigraph: The beginning of wisdom is found in doubting; by doubting we come to the question, and by seeking we may come upon the truth. Pierre Abelard, French philosopher, teacher and theologian, 1079-1142.
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On with the Show : Deep Joys Await
2009
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 13 June 2009; (p. 16)
— Review of On Resilience 2009 single work essay ; On Humbug 2009 single work essay ; On Privilege 2009 single work essay ; On Beauty 2009 single work essay ; On Doubt 2009 single work essay -
Pick of the Week
2009
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 6 June 2009; (p. 30)
— Review of On Doubt 2009 single work essay
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Pick of the Week
2009
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 6 June 2009; (p. 30)
— Review of On Doubt 2009 single work essay -
On with the Show : Deep Joys Await
2009
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 13 June 2009; (p. 16)
— Review of On Resilience 2009 single work essay ; On Humbug 2009 single work essay ; On Privilege 2009 single work essay ; On Beauty 2009 single work essay ; On Doubt 2009 single work essay
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