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Oppenheimer and Metaphysical Poetry

By Robin Bates | Published: July 24, 2023

In which I explore why Robert Oppenheimer was drawn to 17th century metaphysical poetry.

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Holding on to Our Imperiled Humanity

By Robin Bates | Published: November 2, 2021

In arguing for the humanities, this “American Scholar” article makes good points but dismisses some powerful arguments.

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A Physicist and a Metaphysical Poet

By Robin Bates | Published: May 30, 2010

The gifted nuclear physicist Robert Oppenheimer knew that his brilliance was not leading him to inner peace. Perhaps he appreciated George Herbert’s poem “The Pulley” for voicing his condition and was soothed by the poet’s vision of final rest.

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