
An Unexpected Symposium on Roger Scruton
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Mr. Cunningham posed the question of whether Beauty is a sense of belonging, or an object of desire. I suggest it is neither.
What if beauty is like rehearsal or practice?
The pursuit of beauty, as Scruton understands it, doesn’t blind you to the realities and dangers of life, but attempts to make sense of them.
Will J.J. Abrams’ sequels prove me right? Peter SchellhasePeter Schellhase studied political philosophy at Patrick Henry College, and has worked…
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The result is how you judge moral complexity.
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While Star Wars seeks to find balance, Lord of the Rings demonstrates harmony.
In which universe do more characters have to make moral choices that matter? Casey RathCasey Rath is a five-year Washington,…
Who is willing to destroy a piece of his own heart? Nathaniel TorreyNathaniel Torrey is the editor of the Work…
In presenting a world that is rich with community and tradition and goodness, Tolkien has provided an antidote to the…
On the surface, the morality of the Star Wars universe seems quite simple: light side versus dark side, good versus…
I find contemplating the morality of any story a fascinating exercise. Narratives have always been a powerful form in shaping…
“Any entity – no matter how many tentacles it has – has a soul” – Br. Guy J. Consolmagno, SJ,…
As someone who has only seen the Star Wars movies, and never read any of the books, I feel obligated…
“Luke, you’re going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of…
Both Lucas and Tolkien in their stories explore how goodness is tempted by the nature of evil, but only Star…
There are two primary domains in which the Star Wars franchise clearly emerges as more morally complex than The Lord…
A complex moral universe requires a richness of different character levels, and the ability to move between them. Brad LittlejohnBrad…