Philosophy of Language

Philosophy of Language

The King's Eyes: How a Father's Silent Witness Shapes His Sons

A dad is a guide. He has been somewhere.

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Eugene Terekhin
Jun 02, 2024
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As a child, Franco Nembrini, a famous Italian pedagogue, watched his disabled dad ride his wheelchair like a king. He was a quiet man, an introvert, and yet, Franco and his brothers were sure that he was a king. Somehow, they could read it in his eyes.

They were sure he was the strongest person in the world. And they were sure he had a mou…

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