This post is on a topic that weighs heavily on my mind given that I am in the throes of completing my last course before being awarded a Master of Science in Management. My comments follow:Liberating the Liberal Arts—and Making Higher Education Affordable:By Andrew J. CoulsonIf you wanted a liberal arts education in 1499, you … Continue reading Is a degree worth it?
Category: Cultural Essays
Reflections on the customs, moral assumptions, and social habits that shape everyday life. These essays explore the traditions, virtues, and institutions that quietly organize society.
Machiavellian Chuck Norris "facts"
I recently finished reading Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli's The Prince, and in the back of the edition I have were a few other shorter writings of Machiavelli, and one that particularly piqued my interest was The Life of Castruccio Castracani of Lucca. In this story, Machiavelli gives us an embellished (and often fictional) account of the life of Castruccio … Continue reading Machiavellian Chuck Norris "facts"
Blog Commentary and Fair Use
You wouldn't be able to tell it from my utter lack of fashion sense, but I read a couple fashion blogs (manly fashion blogs, have you) and the post below stirred me to post on a topic that affects the way I pull a lot of content into my site: Friday Question: U Mad?: Senior … Continue reading Blog Commentary and Fair Use
Natural Law in the Nursery
I don't think I've ever seen a much simpler and more concise explanation:Natural Law in the Nursery:By Walter Olson“It’s my toy” = property law“You promised” = contract law“He hit me first” = criminal law“Daddy said I could” = constitutional law—Examples that the late Prof. Harold Berman of Harvard and Emory liked to invoke to show … Continue reading Natural Law in the Nursery
Downton Abbey and the Curse of King Tut
Downton Abbey and the Curse of King Tut: By Roger LuckhurstYou must surely have been tempted on occasion to curse Julian Fellowes, if not for the script of Young Victoria, then for the creation of Downton Abbey, that death star of good old-fashioned aristocratic virtue and due deference. For a little while, all public debate … Continue reading Downton Abbey and the Curse of King Tut
The Libraries, Studies, and Writing Rooms of 15 Famous Men
Another great post from the Art of Manliness. I've only visited George Washington's, but I must say that I was impressed by it's simplicity and functionality.The Libraries, Studies, and Writing Rooms of 15 Famous Men: This post is brought to you by Volvo. What’s this? Just about two years ago, we wrote a post called … Continue reading The Libraries, Studies, and Writing Rooms of 15 Famous Men
Is there ever a time when no one is looking?
Below is an interesting article from Bruce Schneier: Honor System Farm Stands:Many roadside farm stands in the U.S. are unmanned. They work on the honor system: take what you want, and pay what you owe.And today at his farm stand, Cochran says, just as at the donut shop years ago, most customers leave more money than … Continue reading Is there ever a time when no one is looking?
