Russell Kirk Center

Must political thought be divorced from theology or informed by it? @BartschKayla talks about Hume's famous statement, "reason is, and ought only to be the slave of the passions" in her review of Aaron Alexander Zubia's new book "The Political Thought of David Hume."

Reviewer Cary Federman explains Dershowitz's method: "To understand how to prevent or limit harm, Dershowitz relies on what statisticians call error analysis. This involves classifying problems by the terms: true and false positives, and true and false negatives."

Daniel B. Gallagher reviews "A Commonwealth of Hope: Augustine’s Political Thought" by Michael Lamb who explores how faith, hope, and charity can shape civic life without withdrawing from it.

"Most are players or users, while a few are programmers or creators...Thus, at a deeper level, Maçães is describing—and often advocating for—a transformation in our view of, as well as in the very constructivist capacity of, such builders." - Trevor Shelley

Russell Kirk once asked, “Can virtue be taught?” @DavidHein9's new book, Teaching the Virtues, is an unsurpassed reflection on that ancient question, one capable of renewing education in our time. Register for our 7/23 Book Gallery w/Hein and @lsheahan: buff.ly/H7RDXud

What makes the four Gospels distinct and why does it matter? Do you find yourself disconnecting from the authors as real individuals? "Be Good Bankers" by Michael Pakaluk helps to flesh out Matthew as a person in his occupation as a tax collector.

Though the traditional understanding of martyrdom is still understood and revered, a growing approach recognizes the full devotion of one's life as a form of martyrdom. Pope Francis, for example, has been included in this recognition. @adandreassi

"He parts company not only with Rousseau but also with most social scientists. Misunderstanding the nature of man—seeing him not as sinful and disobedient but as merely the victim of ignorance or inequality—will affect educational theory and practice..." @DavidHein9

What do you first think of when you hear the word "conservatism?" John D. Wilsey in his new book "Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer" helps to expand the term in a positive light. He looks to the past to inform the possible future. @DavidGBonaguraJ

"Huq’s controversial thesis is a broadside—namely, that the Framer’s design of Article III of the United States Constitution is structurally unsound, providing the federal judiciary with substantial latitude to address questions..." @glensproviero

In prevention of harm, it is common to land in a utilitarian understanding. In "The Preventive State," Alan Dershowitz takes a unique approach to the problem, suggesting that judges must balance law with a "jurisprudence of prevention."

"Hudge and Gudge? Hudge, the socialist, and Gudge, the capitalist, were Chesterton’s terms for the colluders. Hudge, the socialist, wanted the state to take over many, if not all, family functions, while Gudge, the capitalist, wanted women out of the home and into the workforce."

"The links between generations – parents, children, teachers, and students – were on such beautiful display and made me grateful for the mentors who shaped my own intellectual and faith formation." - Conference attendee. buff.ly/rYlGx0q

"There are very few places where the place of traditional conservatism can be examined in both rigorous and accessible terms. This event, which was opened to the public but brought scholars from around the world together, provided such a forum. - buff.ly/rYlGx0q