Essays
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Up From Liberalism
Turning from shallow rationalism to the deep wells of the Western tradition.
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The Italian Prophets of Elitism
Lessons Gaetano Mosca, Vilfredo Pareto, and Robert Michels taught us a century ago hold true in the age of populism.
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The Weaponization of Oppression
How critical race theorists stoke grievance to spark a revolution.
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The Modernity of the Middle Ages
Far from being backward-thinking, the medievals invented modern science—and more.
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“Original Intentions” Now
Our Constitution sets up a nomocracy, and M. E. Bradford is the best guide to its meaning.
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The Primacy of the Good
Remembering Leo Strauss.
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The Wisdom of Our Ancestors
The Foreword to an important new book on conservative humanism and the Western tradition.
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Up Towards Traditionalism
Richard Weaver’s “Ideas Have Consequences” turns 75—and remains timeless.
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