Once again St. Michael Orthodox Church here in Louisville will be hosting the annual Climacus Conference, with this year’s event focusing on the artistic, intellectual, and spiritual legacy of Byzantium. Scheduled speakers include University of Kentucky Philosophy Chair David Bradshaw,…
Jerry Salyer
A response to Joe Carter from flyover country.
Do we get an economy that serves the people? Or do we get the right people to serve the economy?
Several months ago I claimed that “the American conservative’s attitude toward education is often even worse than that of his [liberal] counterpart.” It turns out Rush Limbaugh has been so helpful as to emphasize my point.
If you haven’t read Euthyphro, then you should. If you have read it, then you should read it again.
How can there be a social contract when the contract’s parties disagree sharply regarding its meaning?
Unnatural deeds do breed unnatural troubles.
Those with a taste for rewarding conversation and exciting scholarship should take note, as should those fond of good bourbon, gorgeous country, and genuine Kentucky fried chicken: The XIV Annual Elizabeth Madox Roberts Conference is set for April 21-23 in…
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: To claim that modern America is descending into paganism is grossly unfair… to pagans.
While I respect Robert George as one of America’s preeminent Catholic intellectuals, the gentleman nonetheless errs gravely in envisioning America as a “propositional nation.”
As Epicurean as apple pie?
James Kalb has recently interviewed mathematician and architectural theorist Nikos Salingaros. As someone who has always been irritated when people mistakenly think it the job of “science” to invent more and shinier consumer crap, I particularly appreciate the following remarks…
If Pico and the alchemists are read carefully, one begins to understand the modern obsession with space exploration, cloning, and the creation of life.
Those who believe themselves above primitive nativist loyalty should take care, lest they be discovered worse than infidels for falling short of it.
Last Friday in Louisville, Kentucky, the city’s Department of Health and Wellness issued a cease-and-desist order to the Whole Life Buying Club, and then placed the organization’s milk cache under quarantine. Since the contraband milk has not been pasteurized –…
Thoughts on the “Andrew Jackson versus Mr. Peanut” debate.
