No, ‘Cuties’ Is Not A Sophisticated Artistic Critique Of Child Pornography
The argument is that we should suspend moral judgment, that the film is a work of art with a complicated meaning, and the real problem is one of interpretation.
The Philosophy Of Wokeness: Spencer Klavan Traces The Intellectual Heritage Of The Modern Left
Spencer Klavan, host of “The Young Heretics” podcast, and Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky discuss on the philosophy of the modern left on The Federalist Radio Hour.
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.
Why Only Christianity, Not Identity Politics, Can Solve Racism
In contrast to critical theory, Christianity offers an identity as children of God that transcends our differences. It is thus that the sons of slaves and the sons of slaveowners can be brothers.
How To Recover Our Lost Understanding Of Natural Law
Philosopher Pierre Manent’s slim new volume ‘Natural Law and Human Rights,’ points the way toward recreating a society that is rooted in consent of the governed rather than fear.
Roger Scruton Taught Us To See The World In Its Mystery And Beauty
Roger Scruton has bodied forth a concrete ideal, and though most of us are destined to fall short of it, we can look to it through all the challenges that lie ahead as proof of how beautiful and noble a life can be.
Roger Scruton Is The Patron Saint Of Common Sense
Sir Roger Scruton was a warrior for Western culture. Culture was, for him, everything: ‘a vessel in which intrinsic values are captured and handed on to future generations.’
How Our Age’s Melancholy Stems From Loving Ourselves Too Much
Today’s era of despair, ennui, and selfishness can find remedies within ageless wisdom that the church reformer Martin Luther offered to his depressed friend 500 years ago.
Why The Left Loves Ta-Nehisi Coates
No other preeminent contemporary black intellectual has so strongly dissociated American Christianity from the successful acquisition of equal rights for black Americans.
Philosophers Defend Freedom to Question Transgenderism As Medical, Academic Professionals’ Jobs Are Threatened
Philosophy used to be about debate and trying to answer hard questions. Now it’s about toeing the line of ‘acceptable opinions’—or facing the consequences.
No, We Shouldn’t Stop Using Masculine Pronouns For God
If young Christians think God is a male, churches certainly have a problem to address. But using feminine pronouns or gender-neutral language is not the solution.
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.
A Close Reading Of Federalist No. 10 Shows John Locke Doesn’t Have A Lock On The Founders
An investigation of those who made an impression on James Madison reveals the forgotten impact of two Founding Era philosophers: David Hume, and Adam Smith.
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.
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.
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