Articles of Note

Stoicism teaches us how to face adversity with equanimity. As a philosophy, it's appealing. But not for our age... more »

New Books

Middlemarch turns on the beating of a squirrel’s heart; Dickens turns dogs into social commentary — what was it about Victorians and animals?... more »

Essays & Opinions

Studying American history used to mean studying the American nation. Then, in the 1970s, national history fell out of favor. Is it too late to restore?... more »