Blog Template

Is Despondency the Disease of Our Modern Age?0
- September 9, 2015
We hear a lot about “depression” these days, but not much about “despondency” – a state characterized by low spirits and a loss of hope. It’s also known by a term even less frequently heard of today – acedia – which was traditionally listed as one of the “seven deadly sins.” However, the symptoms of
READ MORE
Louis C.K. Sets the Record Straight on What’s “Fair”0
- September 9, 2015
Louis C.K. is a comedian with some insightful social commentary. Here’s a gem from his FX show Louie that touches upon modern society’s insatiable thirst for fairness and equality: An important lesson for children to learn? N.B. Here’s a link to the full scene. Save this article to favorites
READ MORE
A Man’s Life is of More Weight Than His Words 0
- September 9, 2015
Save this article to favorites
READ MORE

Does This Nietzsche Quote Describe What is Happening to America?0
- September 8, 2015
America was founded on the tradition of classical liberalism, which is a political philosophy emphasizing the freedom (“liberty” – hence, “liberalism”) of individuals. Its various pillars include freedom of religion, economic freedom, and limited government. It was in the hopes of this freedom that men and women originally left the European continent, and that led
READ MORE
SAT Scores Continue to Decline 0
- September 8, 2015
A variety of news outlets have reported the rapidly declining SAT scores of the nation’s high school students. Bloomberg went so far as to use the headline: “Students Bombed the SAT This Year…” The charts provided by Bloomberg via The College Board are compelling and tell a much larger story of what has (or hasn’t)
READ MORE
What Teachers Make in 10 Cities Across America 0
- September 8, 2015
1. Los Angeles Unified School District: $75,504 2. Pittsburgh Unified School District: $73,483 3. Chicago Public Schools: $71,739 4. The School District of Philadelphia: $70,790 5. St. Paul (MN) Public Schools: $70,166 6. San Francisco Unified School District: $69,135 7. Newark Public Schools: $68,000 8. Portland (OR) Public Schools: $58,210 9. Fort Worth (TX) Independent
READ MORE