https://pjmedia.com/rogerkimball/2009/02/06/anagnorisis-and-the-september-10-presidency-of-barack-obama/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 02:51:18 -0400<![CDATA[I hope you are paying attention. This is a moment when, were we studying Greek tragedy, your professor would get that gleam in his eye as he stood in front of the class and inscribed the word &#8220;anagnorisis&#8221; in large letters on the blackboard. Anagnorisis&#8211;the awful moment of recognition when ignorance gives way to knowledge.]]>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:20:45 -0500<![CDATA[Roger Kimball]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-kimball/2009/02/06/anagnorisis-and-the-september-10-presidency-of-barack-obama-n115530