Tag: democracy
Attributes of the Gentleman or Mr. Darcy’s Rules of Engagement
Even in a democratic age, where social classes are fluid and poorly demarcated, the gentleman is characterized by these five attributes.
History’s Long Road to Tyranny: Tocqueville and the End of Equality
Devon, PA. I have just finished teaching Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America with my freshmen students. In a way I have not witnessed...
Egypt, Tunisia, and the Failure of Neoclassical Economic Theory
The regime changes in Egypt and Tunisia have been hailed as victories for democracy, as proof of the liberalizing power of social networking media,...
انه الاقتصاد، غبي
Here are two scenarios: one leads through democratic enlightenment to peace and prosperity, and the other through intractable economic problems to war and disintegration.
Why I am a Member of the Permanent Opposition
Long live the King, somewhere damned else.
Waiting for Superman, and a Real Conversation
The film describes a good education as one which prepares students for the high-tech jobs available in 21st Century America. A few union supporters have objected that the purpose of education is much broader than vocational training: that it is fundamental to the growth of the child, not as an employee, but as a person.
Why I am a Monarchist
herefore, it behooves me to cut directly to the chase, and state very clearly why I am a monarchist: “I am a monarchist because I am a democrat.”
Gridlock and the Common Good
Events may soon conspire to force a conversation about the common good and the limits of power. Until that happens, gridlock may be the best option.
