Why Are We Polarized and Fragmented?

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One would think that in this age of high-speed travel and communication, society would be more united than ever. However, the contrary is happening. The mechanical links may be faster and better but the social bonds needed to keep a society together are increasingly broken, leading to polarization and fragmentation. Modernity’s obsession for the individual … Read more

What the State Should Be—the Protector of the General Order

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People are so used to the modern dysfunctional State that they do not have a proper idea of what a true State is. The following description describes what can be called an organic State that corresponds to what a State should be. As the supreme power of last appeal, an organic State gives unity and … Read more

Modern Thought: Constantly Reinventing the Wheel

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One of the tragedies of the modern world is the great fear of dependence upon others. People have the idea that the fact one depends upon others represents a sign of extreme weakness and lack of character. Society exists in part to address the shortcomings of every person. When a person seeks out the help … Read more

What Is Individualism’s Effect on Society?

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Individualism has long been a part of our American culture. Alexis de Tocqueville in his nineteenth century classic study, Democracy in America, explained how it manifests itself. He writes: “Individualism is a calm and considered feeling which disposes each citizen to isolate himself from the mass of his fellows and withdraw into the circle of … Read more

The Monsters Among Us

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Another horrible mass murder has taken place and the nation mourns. It is yet one more incident in a string of such crimes that has come to characterize our sad times. Is Technology Ruining Your Life? Take A Quick Quiz To Find Out By Clicking Here. While the Charleston shootings have undoubted racial overtones, the … Read more