Articles of Note

Before 1914, wars were typically presumed to be justified. Now they're suspect; everybody knows 'the old lie.' A lesson learned too well?... more »

New Books

A Freud for every era: scientist, clinician, provocateur, kook, critic, translator. We see the man we need to see... more »

Essays & Opinions

Alain de Botton (446,000 followers) suggests a Twitter sabbath. ?We need, on occasion, to be able to go to a quieter place.' Leon Wieseltier (0 followers) is not convinced... more »