Tag Archives: Positivism

Conrad Black: Militant Positivism & The Diversity Police

Posted on May 23, 2012 by William Holland

Two months ago ‘The New Criterion’ published an essay explaining the lynching that was done to Conrad Black in the name of ‘diversity’.  I must admit that I remained perplexed until I read that essay, for I only remember what … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservatism, Constitution, Ethics, Harry Jaffa, Supreme Court | Tagged , | Comments Off on Conrad Black: Militant Positivism & The Diversity Police

The Swerve: Modernity & The Creation Of Contemporary Life

Posted on March 27, 2012 by William Holland

Just as contemporary historians and philosophers are finally beginning to ride astride the findings of Catholic theologians on distinguishing variable modes of the Enlightenment (Hans Urs von Balthasar, John Courtney Murray, Henri De Lubac and Gertrud Himmelfarb) all come to … Continue reading →

Posted in Antiquity, Hans Urs von Balthasar, John Paul II, Philosophy, Shakespeare, Theology | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Swerve: Modernity & The Creation Of Contemporary Life

Identity & Personhood In Ancient Rome: The Specificity Of Christian Ethics vs. The Eros Of Selfish Property

Posted on November 28, 2011 by William Holland

This blog has dealt sufficiently with the concept of ‘The Specificity of Christian Ethics’ at great length, it cannot be ignored how secular life itself is a perversion of Christianity.  This insight will move into greater relief as the West … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Antiquity, Ethics, Identity Development, John Paul II, Sexual Ethics, Theology | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Identity & Personhood In Ancient Rome: The Specificity Of Christian Ethics vs. The Eros Of Selfish Property