Episode 141: 18:53 Working Tools Series – “Sapere Aude!”

This episode title translates to “have the courage to use your understanding.” This week we examine highlights of an article by Robert Burtt, who argues that while the Enlightenment preached pure reason, Freemasonry quietly built one of the most effective moral education systems ever devised by embracing ritual, emotion, and mystery. “It can be rightfully said that ritual is what Freemasons ‘do.’ But how exactly does Masonry accomplish this goal of teaching?” Robert E. Burtt is a Past Master of Harmony Lodge No. 429 in Pennsylvania, and his article was featured in Volume 79 of The Philalethes Society periodical.