Unenlightened Enlightenment Thought
David Hume (1711-1776) exercised a great influence on the formation of the modern mind. However, his “enlightened” views that were part of the Enlightenment had dark consequences. He paved the way for the present moral … Continue reading
To Send A Package, Just Ask a Priest.
As I traveled up the interstate toward Washington, D.C., my colleague suddenly realized that he had left some items behind in the hotel room where we had stayed. It was too late to return to … Continue reading
No Professor Left Behind
I recently had the opportunity to guest lecture for an American Government class at a private Midwestern college. My friend who teaches the class invited me to share some insights about political theory. While I … Continue reading
‘Return to Order’ Enters Second Printing
CHANDLER, AZ (Feb. 18, 2015) – With the first-edition supply of Return to Order: From a Frenzied Economy to an Organic Christian Society depleted, a second printing of 20,000 hardcover copies is almost complete. The … Continue reading
Adam Smith Did Not Invent Economics
Contrary to the popular myth, the science of economics was not invented by Adam Smith. We can find the early foundations of economics in the writings of medieval figures like Saint Bernardine, Saint Antoninus, Saint … Continue reading
When People Don’t Believe in the Soul…
Perhaps one of the most harmful practices of today’s secular society is its turning away from concerns for the soul. The focus has shifted to this world and not the next. Is Technology Ruining Your … Continue reading
Experiences From a South Carolina Book Tour of Return to Order
Charleston is a special city that draws people in and makes itself loved. There is an appreciation of beauty and taste that lingers and captivates the visitor. Is Technology Ruining Your Life? Take A Quick … Continue reading
Internet Addiction: China’s Latest Epidemic
Written by Ben Broussard* A recent story illustrated the problem in a dramatic fashion. On January 30, 2015, a 19-year-old man from the city of Nantong in Jiangsu province in eastern China took the drastic … Continue reading