Philosophy

Ancient philosophy can show us why liberalism matters, why it works, and why being liberal is a better way to live.

Before we can do politics well, we need to know why we do politics in the first place.

A New Framework for Understanding Politics

Change and diversity are inevitable and good—and our politics should reflect that.

X is no longer representative of the national discourse. But many of our journalists and thought leaders believe it is—and that's bad for them, and for our national character.

On men who convince themselves they are the only true meritocrats because women somehow don‘t understand or don‘t appreciate the idea of merit.

Defining ethics and distinguishing it from morality is crucial for clear philosophical thought.

A family parable about forging a sense of place and meaning—and what it says about the liberal project.

Liberty is dynamic. Conservatism is static. They cannot coexist.

Some more likely possibilities to consider before accepting that God believes it's wrong to be LGBT.

We cannot make permanent what is inevitably impermanent, and insisting otherwise brings distress. Better to embrace dynamism and social diversity.

An examination of the place of admirable friendship in an ethical life.