728 x 90

Blog 1 Column Left Sidebar

  • Home
  •  
  • Blog 1 Column Left Sidebar

Latest Posts

Top Authors

  • The Real Reason Why We Should Read

    The Real Reason Why We Should Read0

    If you’ve ever fallen prey to clicking on a BuzzFeed list which asks you to check off the books you’ve read, you’ve probably come away somewhat ashamed, resolving to read more.  But while it’s good to inspire ourselves to read more, it’s important to remember what the real purpose of reading is. According to Sir

    READ MORE
  • The Real Reason Why Rome Fell (and Why America Will Fall, Too)?

    The Real Reason Why Rome Fell (and Why America Will Fall, Too)?0

    Most Americans believe that the United States is in decline. To support that belief, eyes inevitably turn to the example of Ancient Rome for parallels between their fall and our supposed decline. There are many theories behind the cause of Rome’s fall. However, I frequently come across one theory more than any others. Simply put,

    READ MORE
  • The Real Reason We Have Mass Shootings

    The Real Reason We Have Mass Shootings0

    One of the unavoidable tragedies of youth is the temptation to think that what is seen today has always been. Nowhere is this more noticeable than in our responses to the recent Parkland, Florida, massacre. Part of the responses to those murders are calls to raise the age to purchase a gun and to have

    READ MORE
  • The Real Reason Students Today Are So Listless

    The Real Reason Students Today Are So Listless1

    In recent years, the rise of high school graduation rates has been met with great exaltation. Naturally, these numbers seem to indicate that all is well in America’s classrooms. But have you ever noticed the odd discrepancy which accompanies these graduation rates? Why is that 83 percent of American students graduated from high school in

    READ MORE
  • The Real Reason Students Should Study Philosophy

    The Real Reason Students Should Study Philosophy0

    Isn’t philosophy supposed to help people live well, not just exercise the mind? That was the ancient view. The evidence is clear that exposure to philosophical questions, ideas, and dialogue at an early age improves academic outcomes generally, and in particular cultivates the skills needed for reasoned dialogue. (Intellectual Takeout has posted several pieces to

    READ MORE
  • The Real Reason Many People Recoil From Political Correctness

    The Real Reason Many People Recoil From Political Correctness0

    Scrolling through Twitter recently, I came across a person questioning why so many are opposed to “political correctness.” The tweet conflated the dreaded PC with being polite and having respect and compassion, and expressed confusion as to why so many people were opposed to the concept. Strangely enough, I absolutely agreed. That is to say,

    READ MORE
© Copyright Intellectual Takeout 2024