Against Barstool Conservatism
An American Right that is merely the Left of twenty years ago is ineffective at fighting the existential culture war ahead of us. Continue reading Against Barstool Conservatism
Month: June 2021
The Body & Soul of a Nation
The Enlightenment concept of the State has clouded the Aristotelian and Pauline understanding of it as a dynamic organism, much like man. Continue reading The Body & Soul of a Nation
John Quincy Adams: Statesman of Virtue & Duty
Berated by historicists like Russell Kirk for his dedication to improvement, modern conservatives fail to recognize the aim of Adams’ improvement towards a Christian understanding of national and moral virtue. Continue reading John Quincy Adams: Statesman of Virtue & Duty
Scorsese’s Divisive Temptation
Paved with both blasphemy and truth, Scorsese’s Last Temptation is the perfect film for a director who is an imperfect man. Continue reading Scorsese’s Divisive Temptation
America’s Post-Enlightenment Epoch
Woodrow Wilson rejected the Anglo-American tradition for a Godless Hegelianism that has fueled our Epicurean moment. Continue reading America’s Post-Enlightenment Epoch
Of Spirit & Tradition
The ancient Greek traditions of thumos (spirit) and olikos (familial duties), are what undergird our civil society. The question is, what do we have constitute them? Continue reading Of Spirit & Tradition
Principled Conservatism™ Presents: The Case for Losing Politely
The failure of conservative action within the administrative state and tackling concentrated power has resulted in the elevation of donor lapdogs. Continue reading Principled Conservatism™ Presents: The Case for Losing Politely
Economists: The High Priests of Liberalism
As social science increasingly diverges from the most common measurements, the field of economics is at risk of transforming into systematic theology. Continue reading Economists: The High Priests of Liberalism
