Karl Marx’s Shameful Life Repudiates His Evil Ideology
The man who pretended to speak for the oppressed participated in oppression of the poor and his own family. It’s yet another repudiation of his work on its anniversary.
How ‘Don’t Judge’ Turned Into ‘Cancel The Bigots’
Our culture has gone from the ‘don’t judge’ mantra of a couple decades ago to judging everyone, but we did not reestablish a rational foundation for that judgment along the way.
How George Washington Can Revive The Friendship Between Conservatives And Libertarians
George Washington did not promote prosperity so that atomistic individuals could each pursue his or her own good. He did it for the sake of unity.
Why You Have No Right To Marriage, Health Care, Or An Education
The rhetoric of rights is appealing. Label whatever you want a ‘right’ and you tip the scales in your favor. However appealing the tactic may be, however, is conceptually incorrect and politically dangerous.
America Cannot Be The ‘United’ States Without Common Goals
Aristotle argues friendships built on pleasure or utility will not last. The same could be said for America’s political movements. We need common virtue.
For Politicians To Win Back American Trust, Aristotle Suggests Prudence
Perhaps our politicians can learn something from Aristotle, and learn to pursue a good beyond themselves and for the country.
These Philosophers’ Conversion To Christianity Can Teach Partisans How To Talk To Each Other
Instead of assuming the worst in our ideological opponents and talking past each other, we should allow for the possibility that we may be wrong.
If You Want Public Justice, Practice Private Virtue
Justice is every bit as private as it is public. Because justice is about proper behavior in society, it also requires proper behavior as an individual.
Teacher Fired For Praising The West As Bringing ‘The Greatest Good To The Most’ People
The progress of Western civilization is a direct result of its openness to self-criticism and its confidence that our aspirational principles are right and just.
To Do Something Truly Courageous, You Have To Mean To
Dr. Larry P. Arnn teaches the Greek philosopher Aristotle’s ‘Nichomachean Ethics,’ explaining that he defines courage as ‘the right disposition toward pain.’
How Big Philanthropy Helps Big Government Ruin Society
By emphasizing the importance of local knowledge and gradual reform, conservatives can play a special role in keeping philanthropy tethered to charity and to the Tocquevillian vision of associational life.
Why Good Decisions Require Good Intentions
Teaching on Aristotle’s ‘Nichomachean Ethics,’ Dr. Larry Arnn says it’s our intentions about a choice that determine whether it is a good one.
A Long Life Of Good Character Comes From Our Everyday Decisions
‘There are obstacles, temptations and confusions that are in the way, but if you think about it and you keep your soul in order and your attitude right, then you will make better choices.’
Happiness Isn’t Just A Feeling. It Takes Work
Many associate happiness with wealth, prosperity, and pleasure. But Aristotle challenges humans to view happiness as an activity — striving to fulfill a purpose.
To Depolarize Our Politics, Aristotle Would Prescribe Some Virtue
A healthy political sphere relies on ethical, virtuous individuals who focus on their communities and not solely on themselves.
Did Aristotle Write The Original Self-Help Book?
What kind of ‘help’ are Americans seeking by spending $10 billion on self-help? According to Aristotle, humans simply want to know how to be happy, and how to be good.
For Americans To Have Freedom, They Must Revive The Common Good
Full human flourishing is communal, not individual. Political liberalism must recognize this inherent truth in order to succeed.
What Those Who Seek Socialism Really Need Is A Church And Family
Plato taught us, in imprecise terms, that the socialism we need is not that of a command economy, but that of family, church, and community.
Why Right And Wrong Are Just As Objective As Science
Just as the nature of a chair points toward an end (supporting you while you sit), so the nature of man also points toward an end. But what is that end?
Hawley: How American Elites Threaten Our Common Liberty
At The King’s College commencement, Hawley called out Wall Street and Silicon Valley for placing themselves above other Americans.
- Breaking Norms And Precedent, Biden Attempts To Purge Career Intelligence OfficialPelosi, Schiff, and Biden have politicized a career intcontinue reading >
- Mitch McConnell Needs To GoThe idea that Trump incited an insurrection is pure noncontinue reading >
- Biden, Harris Release Statement Celebrating Killing Babies In The WombBiden and Harris released a statement Friday in honor ocontinue reading >
