Intelligent Design, in the broadest sense of the term, is the methodological principle that causation may be the result of the intention of an intelligent agent. At first glance it is difficult to understand why that should be controversial. In everyday life, we use that principle all the time. For … Continue reading
Category Archives: Political Science
Worldviews
Metaphysical mutations — that is to say radical, global transformations in the values to which the majority subscribe — are rare in the history of humanity. The rise of Christianity might be cited as an example. Once a metaphysical mutation has arisen, it tends to move inexorably toward its logical … Continue reading
Montesquieu on the betrayal of truth
Partisans are under the sway of thymos, which is the blind will to “dominate”; philosophers are dominated by nous, the pursuit of wisdom. Continue reading
Maths and Politics
Several years ago, I attended a public lecture by a professor of political science at a local university. Naturally, he brought up Plato’s Republic. The professor rightly pointed out that although “political science” was the crown of philosophy, a sound knowledge of mathematics was required for entry into the Academy. … Continue reading
There is no more Vendee
Vendée is a region in Western France bordering the Atlantic. For resisting the French Revolution, the Vendeans paid a heavy price. General Westermann eventually reported to the welfare committee: “There is no more Vendee, my republican fellow citizens! It died beneath our sabers along with its women and children. I … Continue reading
All Soul’s Day
All Soul’s Day by Charles Maurras From where I am writing, I can, by turning a little, see the complete set of Bossuet’s books stacked up on the shelves familiar to me, and I have on this table, the Histoire des Variations, that I can open at my liking, assured … Continue reading