Articles of Note

We are so used to sharing art that we neglect a fundamental truth: Aesthetic experience had depths that cannot be communicated... more »

New Books

If P.T. Barnum embodied the best of America, he also embodied the worst: casual racism, callousness toward women, indifference toward animals... more »

Essays & Opinions

“Liberal” is a slippery term that can mean almost anything. It’s also a crucial political weapon, writes Michael Walzer... more »