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In this course of lectures, Professor Hadley Arkes seeks to recall the classic connection between morality and law. For law works by sweeping away personal choice and private judgment and replacing them with a public rule, meant to be enforced on everyone. And that state of affairs can be justified only if the law can, in fact, appeal to an understanding of the things that are more generally or universally right or wrong.

A brilliant ensemble of the world’s most visionary scientists provides twenty-five original never-before-published essays about the advances in science and technology that we may see within our lifetimes. Theoretical physicist and bestselling author Paul Davies examines the likelihood that by...

The Book of Urizen stands as one of the key prophetic works of the renowned English poet William Blake, featuring his own intricate illustrations. Initially published in 1794 as The First Book of Urizen, later editions dropped the term first. This profound work derives its title from Urizen, a character in Blakes unique mythology who embodies the concept of alienated reason, often seen as a source of oppression. Within the narrative, Urizen is depicted as the primeval priest, illustrating his separation from the other Eternals to forge an oppressive realm defined by religious dogma. In a ...

Thomas Aquinass Summa Contra Gentiles, composed between 1259 and 1265, is a profound exploration of faith and reason divided into four books that address God, Creation, Providence, and specific Christian doctrines. Unlike his later work, Summa Theologiae, which is aimed at a Christian audience, this earlier text engages with non-Christian thinkers, serving as a rational defense of Catholic beliefs. The first three books offer philosophical arguments that uphold Christian thought, often referencing Scripture to demonstrate harmony with reasoned conclusions. The fourth book, however, embraces a ...

Psychologist Madeline Levine, author of the New York Times bestseller The Price of Privilege, brings together cutting-edge research and thirty years of clinical experience to explode once and for all the myth that good grades, high test scores, and college acceptances should define the parenting...

Parenthood by Proxy is a passionate and provocative summation of the perils of parenting and a road map to safety for America's families. Never one to shy away from tough truths, Dr. Laura marshals compelling evidence for the widespread neglect of America's children and condemns the numerous...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Marathon—one of history’s most pivotal battles. Its very name evokes images of almost superhuman courage, endurance, and fighting spirit. But until now, the story of what happened at Marathon has been told exclusively through the narrow viewpoint of specialists in...

In Part II of First Principles and Natural Law, Professor Hadley Arkes delves further into the classic connection between morality and law. Indeed, this link between the basis of law and the principles that form the groundwork of moral judgment is very much at play in today’s world, as evidenced in everything from Supreme Court decisions to national policy. Drawing upon the works of such influential philosophers as Immanuel Kant, David Hume, and Thomas Reid, Professor Arkes examines such relevant topics as conscientious objection, the justifications for war and interventions abroad, privacy claims, and abortion.

From the creative minds of the scholarly group behind the groundbreaking Jesus Seminar comes this provocative and eye-opening look at the roots of Christianity that offers a thoughtful reconsideration of the first two centuries of the Jesus movement, transforming our understanding of the...

Parenthood by Proxy is a passionate and provocative summation of the perils of parenting and a road map to safety for America's families. Never one to shy away from tough truths, Dr. Laura marshals compelling evidence for the widespread neglect of America's children and condemns the numerous...

In Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius, the posthumous work of the renowned author of The Prince, Machiavelli delves into the valuable lessons history offers for contemporary governance. This insightful exploration focuses on the first ten books of Livys Ab urbe condita, which chronicles Romes growth from the mythical reign of Romulus to the conclusion of the Third Samnite War in 293 BCE. Comprising three books and 142 numbered chapters‚an intriguing parallel to Livy‚s own extensive history‚Machiavellis analysis sheds light on the internal dynamics of Rome shaped by public ...

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