This Week: Western Civilization and the Academy Conference
Apr 09, 2013 by Crystal Plum |
Saint Vincent College is hosting a conference to explore the roots, extent, and long-term consequences of the academic shift away from the study of Western civilization.
Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >
Reproaching the Rich
Jan 10, 2013 by William H. Young |
William Young examines public perceptions of wealth distribution in present-day America.
Continue Reading | 1 Comment >
Lingua Latina Manet in Aeternum
Nov 15, 2012 by Glenn Ricketts |
A suppposedly "dead" language actually seems pretty lively.
Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >
Democratic Engagement and Governance: Part I
Nov 15, 2012 by William H. Young |
William Young compares traditional republican governmental principles with the current democratic engagement initiatives promoted on college campuses.
Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >
Capitalism and Governance
Nov 08, 2012 by William H. Young |
William Young discusses the relationship between governmental regulation and economic growth.
Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >
Jacques Barzun Remembered
Oct 31, 2012 by Steve Balch |
NAS founder Steve Balch remembers legendary scholar of Western civilization Jacques Barzun, who died at age 104.
Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >
Equality and Governance
Oct 25, 2012 by William H. Young |
William Young discusses some current theories of justice and wealth distribution.
Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >
Advocate of Western Civilization Finds a Home for His Ideas at Texas Tech’s…
Oct 15, 2012 by Peter Monaghan |
Stephen H. Balch, a longtime leader at the National Association of Scholars, has found a university where he can apply what he believes.
Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >
NAS Founder Stephen H. Balch Takes New Role in Western Civilization Institute
Oct 11, 2012 |
PRESS RELEASE: NAS founder Stephen H. Balch launches a new Institute for the Study of Western Civilization at Texas Tech University.
Continue Reading | 1 Comment >
The Middle Class and Governance
Oct 11, 2012 by William H. Young |
William Young discusses the economic straitening of the middle class.
Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >
Generations and Governance
Oct 04, 2012 by William H. Young |
William Young discusses the unexpected clash of generations over government entitlements and tax burdens.
Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >
Factions and Governance
Sep 27, 2012 by William H. Young |
William Young analyzes the impact of factions and special interests on public policy.
Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >
Growth and Governance
Sep 13, 2012 by William H. Young |
William Young examines the relationship between economic policy and economic growth.
Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >
Capitalism and Western Civilization: Immaterial Resources
Sep 06, 2012 by William H. Young |
William Young examines the vital role of immaterial resources in the educational process.
Continue Reading | 1 Comment >
Unfashionable Ideas
Jul 20, 2012 by Peter Wood |
Peter Wood reviews the National Association of Scholars’ changing approach to reforming higher education.
Continue Reading | Leave a Comment >
