A Review of The Jesuits
The Jesuits have always been controversial. Markus Friedrich explores their impact on the Church, and the world.
Book Reviews
Fresh commentary on some of the most important books in law, politics, and culture.
A Review of A Political Philosophy of Conservatism
Ferenc Hörcher argues that prudence, not justice, should be the basis of a political philosophy of conservatism.
A Review of Solemn Reverence
The Establishment Clause was never understood by the Founders to erect a wall of separation between church and state.
A Review of The Administrative State Before the Supreme Court
In the Legislative Reorganization Act, Congress turned itself into an oversight body. Is there a way back?
Past Reviews
A Review of Whatever Happened to Tradition?
Tim Stanley offers a gentle, humane defense of gratitude, continuity, and loyalty. But he concedes more to the spirit of our age than he admits.
A Review of Purgatorio
Mary Jo Bang's new translation captures the intimacy and verve of Dante's vernacular.
A Review of Yes to the City
All across America, NIMBYs and YIMBYs are fighting for control of our cities.
A Review of A Political Economy of Power
The first-generation of ordoliberals were focused on how to limit public and private power in order to create an economy that promotes liberty.
A Review of Viral
Conspiracy theories take root easily when people know that media gatekeepers and public health officials are untrustworthy.
A Review of Rethinking Sex
Christine Emba sees that "consent" is inadequate as a basis for sexual morals. But she isn't willing to embrace the traditional solution.
A Review of Saving the News
Is online news a threat to democracy?
A Review of The Truth and the Beauty
Andrew Klavan wanted deeper insight into the mind of Christ. Romantic poetry pointed the way.
A Review of A House Built by Slaves
During the Civil War, Black Americans came in large numbers to meet with Abraham Lincoln. They transformed his perspective on American life.
A Review of Common Good Constitutionalism
A symposium on Adrian Vermeule's Common Good Constitutionalism
A Review of Common Good Constitutionalism
If a constitution is merely an instrument for implementing favored conservative policy goals, why have one at all?
A Review of Common Good Constitutionalism
Vermeule aims to justify the administrative state with History and the Common Good.
A Review of Common Good Constitutionalism
The people make the fundamental, enduring decisions about the best framework for promoting the common good within a disciplined, supermajoritarian process.
A Review of Common Good Constitutionalism
Discussion of police powers and the common good is useful and necessary for Americans today.