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The Cost of Intellectualism 7
- Education, Religion
- February 13, 2023
After a full semester of furiously studying philosophy, obsessing over essays, and panically preparing for my part in my university’s theology conference, I happened to pick up Thomas à Kempis’ devotional book, The Imitation of Christ. The experience was a substantive one in many ways—I learned more about what à Kempis thought, encountered his analytical
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Burnt Roses: 5 Tips for Valentine’s Day and Reviving Romance 0
- Culture, Family
- February 13, 2023
In “The Ugly Reason Why Romance Is Dead and Gone,” Holly Riordan’s revelations drive a stake straight through Cupid’s heart: We want to appear more laid-back than we actually are, so we keep our emotions bottled up. We think it’s cooler to hate on Valentine’s Day and on marriage and on love in general than
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Fantasy Land: The Downfall of Disney and Innocence Lost 2
- Culture, Entertainment
- February 10, 2023
Long ago, when my siblings and I were children, The Wizard of Oz appeared once a year on network television. That was a special event in our household. My mother closed down the dining room for supper, put up TV trays in the den, served up what were then rather exotic TV dinners, and turned
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Friday Comic: Mandela Effect 0
- Entertainment
- February 10, 2023
“Mandela Effect.” Credit: OwenComics (store). Twitter: @owenbroadcast. Instagram: @owenbroadcast. ITO Save this article to favorites
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Not Your School’s Reading List 7: Great Women and Their Deeds 0
- Literature
- February 9, 2023
At Intellectual Takeout, we strive to offer not only commentary on current events but also tangible advice for engaging with our increasingly chaotic world. That’s why we’re proud to present this ongoing series of literature recommendations. This week’s entries feature extraordinary women and the history they lived through. From monarchs to scholars to pioneers, the
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The Not-So-Great Depression Diet 0
- Politics, Economics
- February 9, 2023
When E.C. Harwood formed the American Institute for Economic Research 90 years ago, the New Deal was just beginning. The Great Depression, though, was over three years old, and it was a hangry, troublesome toddler. For those with a job, or on a fixed income, the Depression was great, because prices sank a great deal.
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