Conservative Jurisprudence Without Truth
by Hadley ArkesBostock struck at the very root of the law in denying the necessary way in which human beings by nature must be constituted. Continue Reading »
A Regime of Machines
by Peter J. LeithartIn a regime of automation, the spirited man comes to seem dangerous, “maladaptive,” “a bug in the system.” Continue Reading »
Hagia Sophia: Past and Future
by Thomas F. MaddenHagia Sophia should no more be a mosque than the Parthenon should be restored to the worship of Athena. Continue Reading »
Our Marcusan Moment
by Carl R. TruemanIf critical theory in its demolition of the past can often degenerate into an ideological justification of ingratitude, then Marcuse was both its pioneer and its poster boy. Continue Reading »
Why I Love Trains
by Peter HitchensThe feeling of peace and irresponsibility that spreads through me as the train heaves itself out of the station is a special joy. Continue Reading »
The Roberts Court Attempts a Compromise
by Mark MovsesianThis Term, both progressives and the traditionally religious can claim victories in the debate over sexuality, gender, and equality. Continue Reading »
The Next Pope and Vatican II
by George WeigelThe Catholicism with a future is the Catholicism of the Second Vatican Council. Continue Reading »
Against Self-Promotion
by Hans BoersmaLoss of humility is visible wherever we turn. Continue Reading »
Defending the Freedom of the Church
by Michael P. MorelandOur Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru and Little Sisters of the Poor v. Pennsylvania might have profound implications for religious freedom in the years ahead. Continue Reading »
Remembering Marc Fumaroli
by Benjamin StoreyMarc Fumaroli was a rare figure: a Catholic intellectual who won the highest honors of European and American intellectual life while resisting its dominant trends. Continue Reading »
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