In golden Greece the Periclean playgoer knew by heart the Pride & Fall theme of classic tragedy. Hubris (νβÏis) was the offense of the honest but haughty mortal who thumbed his nose at the gods and ...

Last Sunday was the start of Holy Week, easily the most holy week of the Christian calendar. It is the time when Christians observe the passion, death, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. The ...

In Greek tragedy, hubris — overconfidence or arrogance — leads otherwise capable leaders to their downfall. Pride blinds them to reality until nemesis arrives, undoing both their achievements and ...