March 27, 2012

Comments on "The Razor's Edge"

Daniel Asia

A brief look at Fox's article on Western Civilization.

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March 26, 2012

The Decline of Literate Thought

David Solway

Recalling an evening in Casablanca where he met students "in love with learning," David Solway considers the contrast between them and today's American college students who have little enthusias......

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March 26, 2012

A Final Article in Academic Questions by Irving Louis Horowitz

Ashley Thorne

In the current, spring 2012 issue of Academic Questions is one last article by Dr. Horowitz, "The Wealth of Nations and the Poverty of Analysts."

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March 23, 2012

Irving Louis Horowitz: A Force of Nature

Steve Balch

Irving Louis Horowitz, who for decades was publisher, advisor, and contributor to Academic Questions died on March 21st. NAS chairman Steve Balch remembers him.  

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March 23, 2012

Women’s History, Gender Issues, Spark Student Journalists

Glenn Ricketts

Student press corps regulars offer opinion and commentary on women, society and related issues.

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March 22, 2012

Upcoming Debate and Speakers in New York, Minnesota, and DC

Ashley Thorne

Please join NAS's affiliates at three upcoming events this spring, where you can hear from distinguished scholars and connect with like-minded attendees.

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March 22, 2012

Capitalism and Western Civilization: Law

William H. Young

William Young analyzes the economic impact of burgeoning litigation and regulatory expansion in modern capitalism.

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March 21, 2012

Better Citizens: Obama’s Higher-Education Agenda, Part 4A of 8

Peter Wood

In the fourth installment of his eight-part series, Peter Wood examines the president’s goal of using American higher education to inculcate progressive political values.

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March 21, 2012

Core Curricula off the Court

Ashley Chandler

In the midst of March madness, Ashley Chandler finds that six teams in the top 64 represent colleges and universities that provide core curricula.

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