Kaitlin Gravitt Tujunga, Calif., Aug. 13, 2008 To the Editor: This time, David Brooks's thoughtful reach exceeds his grasp.
To gain understanding of the meaning of a phenomenon it is necessary to reflect on the lived experience and, as van Manen ([ 24] p. 32) declared, "A true reflection on lived experience is a thoughtful, reflective grasping of what it is that renders this or that particular experience its special significance".
Ross also believes that Bashar, unlike his late father, is not thoughtful enough to grasp the cost of a war with Israel.
Clinton is a serious, thoughtful candidate with a solid grasp on the issues facing our country.
But with anti-depressants, high-tech gadgets and botox, America is desperately trying to create "a brave new world of persistent good fortune, joy without pain, felicity with no penalty".Given America's shift into positive-psychology overdrive, a thoughtful critique of this solipsistic grasping is welcome.
The killing of Tom Clements, a man described by friends and colleagues as a dedicated and thoughtful public servant, left state officials shaken and grasping for answers on Wednesday.
However, one team leader noticed that he was very smart, more thoughtful than others and had skilful hands—he was able to grasp the welding technology and produce high quality products quickly.
But he was incredibly thoughtful, kind, intelligent and precise; and had a wonderfully attentive, it seemed to me, grasp on life.
The metaphoric dimension is less easily grasped, particularly in a city like New York, which has seen solittle thoughtful architecture in recent years.
Yet some of the most thoughtful Bible thinkers I know are among the most progressive, and they search the scriptures to better grasp the Divine will.
