On Sunday, David Brooks discussed theories of the French and Scottish Enlightenments and their relevance to contemporary American politics. In his definitions, he lumped Edmund Burke with Scottish ...

As we kick off the year commemorating the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Army, we’ll reflect on the rich legacy of service, highlighting events that marked periods in our ...

Written 250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence encapsulates our principles of freedom and independence. It emphasizes the natural rights of all citizens to enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit ...

The background of the enlightenment -- The features of the enlightenment -- The forms of the enlightenment -- The politics of enlightenment -- 1: Alexander Hamilton: the enlightenment fulfilled -- The ...

In the year 50 B.T. , I was offered a seven-year scholarship to Harvard, one given, back then, to only 50 applicants per year (Harvard Crimson: tinyurl.com/HNS4u ...

When James Davison Hunter publishes a book, people need to pay attention. Hunter's 1991 book Culture Wars: The Struggle to Define America delivered the most useful — and often used — metaphor for the ...

John Reimer, who calls himself the “Baseball Buddha” and has been seeking enlightenment by visiting every American ballpark he can this year, arrived at Dehler Park on Sunday to take in an American ...

In a new series, David Leonhardt asks leading thinkers and politicians: What’s next. By David Leonhardt Produced by Jillian Weinberger Donald Trump rose to power on a dark vision of American life: ...