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Posts by Harry Scherer

Harry Scherer is a junior at Mount St. Mary’s University where he studies philosophy, politics & economics (PPE) and history. He works as co-editor-in-chief of "Tolle Lege: Journal of Theology and Philosophy" and assistant managing editor of the "Emmitsburg News-Journal," the local newspaper of his university town. Harry was selected as a 2021 Blog Contributor for the Faith & Public Life blog.

Freer Speech

Harry Scherer | May 28, 2021 | Blog Contributor

Freer Speech

The terms “free speech” and “censorship” are a common fixture in today’s political discussions and typically a source of conflict; two factions disagree about the meaning of both the universally acknowledged good of free speech and the accompanying social phenomenon...

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Harry Scherer is a junior studying philosophy, politics, economics, and history at Mount St. Mary's University and was selected as a 2021 Blog Contributor for the Faith & Public Life blog.

Insufficient Activism

Harry Scherer | April 6, 2021 | Blog Contributor

Insufficient Activism

What happens when a divisive social issue confronts a politically interested, principled and zealous person? He or she becomes motivated or is told to act. “Get out there. Sign a petition. Rally at their front door. Spread the word. Do something.” This advice appeals...

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Harry Scherer is a junior studying philosophy, politics, economics, and history at Mount St. Mary's University and was selected as a 2021 Blog Contributor for the Faith & Public Life blog.

Beauty Over Utility

Harry Scherer | March 12, 2021 | Blog Contributor

Beauty Over Utility

In his 2009 documentary “the late Roger Scruton said, “If you consider only utility, the things you build will soon be useless. . .. Nobody has a use for it because nobody wants to be in it.” A myopic vision toward utility alone seems to be a crime in itself when...

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Harry Scherer is a junior studying philosophy, politics, economics, and history at Mount St. Mary's University and was selected as a 2021 Blog Contributor for the Faith & Public Life blog.