Tag: philosophy

Javier Marías and the Meaning of Memory

It is ironic—and ultimately tragic—that in Spain, as across the West, the popular imagination increasingly fails to distinguish between ‘memory’ and facts.

The Mistaken Cult of Free Thinking

If it is ontologically impossible for God Himself to be an ‘independent thinker,’ I struggle to see how Bill Maher manages it.

Ecstasy and the Love of Wisdom

A truly philosophical investigation must remain open to things that pertain to the domain of grace, the life engendered by faith.

Showdown at Davos

The debate between Cassirer and Heidegger was one of the most momentous moments in the history of Western philosophy.

The End of the Straussian Moment?

A brief reconsideration of Peter Thiel’s justly famous essay may help us understand why, in politics, there is only the Straussian moment.

Reinventing the Individual

Falling in love with Christianity is unlikely to strengthen anyone’s faith in the ultimate value of our liberal heritage.