Articles of Note

German is abrasive. French is the height of elegance. Italian sounds like poetry: Why do we find some languages more beautiful than others?... more »

New Books

David Nirenberg's book is titled Anti-Judaism, but the book is not about Jews or, at least, not about real Jews; it's about imaginary Jews... more »

Essays & Opinions

Here come the neurothugs, and Roger Scruton is ready for battle. Can neuroscience tell us anything meaningful about the nature and meaning of art?... more »