I got a good chuckle over Ross Douthat’s assertion that philosophy departments have been “purged” of moralists and metaphysicians, and his various attempts to salvage this bizarre hypothesis, including anassertion that the rise of high-falutin “theory” in literary studies, an emphasis on primary source research in history, and rational choice theory in political science are […]
I have to say, I’m awestruck by the beauty and the simplicity. The enemy (Osama Bin Laden, the AARP, the Democratic Party, John Kerry, Dan Rather) hates America and loves gays. Essentially, the
Jeez. When I suggested that Harry Frankfurt’s On Bullshit might be an important book for our times, I must say it was not in anticipation of something like this. The booking is certainly apro
Mok, Matt Yglesias, and Ezra Klein debate the question of the sincerity of George Bush’s public opposition to gay rights. Obviously, the first thing to say that the question is pretty much unknowable, so we’re all guessing. But my speculation is that the latter two are right. I think Bush is indifferent to gay rights and probably […]
Rest in peace.
And if so, should I go? Dear Professor Farley: NBC is hosting a one time screening of their new pilot “Revelations” in Seattle, Washington on March 15th and we would like to invite student
In answer to the comments made by MrM in response to Scott’s post about Larry Summers. . . Asserting that genetics plays a critical role in determining sports “fitness” would mean suggesting that, as of the year 2003, individuals from the eastern half of the island of Hispaniola (Dominican Republic) have the genetic material to […]
Wow. This is probably a good thing, if the owners agree to the deal. Part of me is a little upset that the players agreed to a cap, but it’s the American Dream dilemma (at an infinitely lower l
I have been thinking much of the day about this post by Dr. B, only to come to find that several of the most prominent bloggers have already linked to it. So, evidently, the added value in terms of a
LGM wishes a happy 33rd birthday to Duncan Black. Nice to see that at least one extraordinarily successful blogger is older than I am, unlike Mr. Klein, Mr. Taylor, or Mr. Yglesias.
The Poor Man discovers an exciting new educational opportunity. It’s better than the school that gave John Gray his Ph.D, so enroll today!
Erik at Alterdestiny has tired of talking with leftists whose only knowledge of American history comes via Howard Zinn. Accordingly, he has put together a history reading list for progressives. He go