Why Economic Efficiency Is Not Enough

Return to Order Why Economic Efficiency Is Not Enough

British economic historian R. H. Tawney argues that economic efficiency cannot be the only criteria of judgment for the well being of society. Undoubtedly, every “sane and vigorous society” needs efficiency and those who deny this are but “incorrigible sentimentalists.” Read the popular article: We Must Resist the Temptation to Secession However, the noted scholar … Read more

Interview on Return to Order in Pittsburgh

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  On March 7, author John Horvat II was the guest on the “Glen Meakem on the Weekend” show syndicated regionally to 16 stations and centered in Pittsburgh. They talk about the abuse of technology from the perspective of the book, Return to Order. Is Technology Ruining Your Life? Take A Quick Quiz To Find … Read more

Will We Ever Learn? Subprime Lending Is Back!

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In 2008, the nation was hit by a financial crisis brought about by mortgage loans to those with low credit scores. For years, the country has struggled to recover. Is Technology Ruining Your Life? Take A Quick Quiz To Find Out By Clicking Here. However, it now seems nothing has been learned: subprime lending is … Read more

The Importance of Trust in Business

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Everyone knows that doing business requires production facilities and consumers who will buy wares. However, the cost of production cannot only be computed in terms of labor and materials. There is a social component to production which sociologist call social capital. Free Book: Return to Order: From a Frenzied Economy to an Organic Christian Society—Where … Read more

Letter Protests Misrepresentation of Great Generation

Return to Order Letter Protests Misrepresentation of Great Generation

The March 7 weekend edition of The Wall Street Journal published a letter to the editor by Return to Order author John Horvat II. The text of the letter is below: “As a baby boomer and son of parents from the Great Generation, I find David Barry’s “Parents Just Want to Have Fun” (Review, Feb. … Read more

The Sainte Chapelle: Glorious Fruit of the Middle Ages: VIDEO

Return to Order The Sainte Chapelle: Glorious Fruit of the Middle Ages: VIDEO

The Sainte Chapelle: Glorious Fruit of the Middle Ages: VIDEO Medieval man was able to bring forth amazing faith-inspired works of beauty that organically flourished from a Christ-centered society. 

Nelson Fragelli, researcher and speaker on medieval architecture shares his insight with you about France’s Sainte Chapelle, one of Christendom’s most noble examples of medieval artistry. … Read more

Ten Misconceptions About an Organic Christian Society

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In the book, Return to Order: From a Frenzied Economy to an Organic Christian Society—Where We’ve Been, How We Got Here, and Where We Need to Go, we propose an organic Christian society as a remedy to the present economic crisis. The words “organic” and “Christian” have been misused to such an extent that it … Read more

Why Did Steve Jobs Limit His Children’s Exposure to Technology?

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There is the mistaken impression that computers represent the future and that everyone, especially the very young, should become computer savvy as soon as possible. According to this view, failure to expose children to high technology handicaps their ability to function in the real world. Is Technology Ruining Your Life? Take A Quick Quiz To … Read more

When We Act by Remote Control

Return to Order When We Act by Remote Control

Writer Nicolas Carr describes the way our programs and apps lead to changing the way we work and experience life. He writes: Is Technology Ruining Your Life? Take A Quick Quiz To Find Out By Clicking Here. “As the programs gain more sway over us—shaping the way we work, the information we see, the routes … Read more

Free to be Consumers

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Sociologist Richard Stivers makes an interesting observation about the choices given to consumers. He writes: Is Technology Ruining Your Life? Take A Quick Quiz To Find Out By Clicking Here. “There is nothing voluntary about consumption in modern societies. Advertising provides the commands to consume under the guise of the freedom to achieve material well-being: … Read more