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Most Philosophy is Grievously Wrong – And Enduringly Valuable

| December 20, 2021 | Blog Contributor

Most Philosophy is Grievously Wrong – And Enduringly Valuable
When considering the most prominent thinkers after Thomas Aquinas, many Christians could be forgiven for having a certain cynicism about philosophy. Descartes’ dualism, Hume’s ethics, Kant’s epistemology, and Locke’s understanding of our chief end all seem to violate...
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Jacob Harvey
Jacob Harvey is a sophomore studying philosophy and Ancient Greek at CUNY Hunter College. He was selected as a Fall 2021 Student Blog Contributor for Faith & Public Life.

Amid Environmental Concerns, NFTs Demand Regulation

| December 20, 2021 | Blog Contributor

Amid Environmental Concerns, NFTs Demand Regulation
With the rise of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, many companies, industries, and even governments have hopped on the trend of crypto investment and trading. More recently, artists and celebrities have profited off the blockchain database to sell and...
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Maria Aguilar
Maria Aguilar is a senior at John Brown University. She was selected as a Fall 2021 Student Blog Contributor for Faith & Public Life.

Recovering Our Political Culture

| December 20, 2021 | Blog Contributor

Recovering Our Political Culture
Mentioning the word politics is similar to running nails down a chalkboard. Some are able to enjoy a fierce argument about politics, and some would prefer never to mention it. Why has politics become so controversial? Politics can be defined as activities that relate...
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Cooper Shull
Cooper Shull is a junior studying finance at Samford University. He was selected as a 2021 Student Blog Contributor for Faith & Public Life.

The Heart of the Matter in Education Reform

| December 20, 2021 | Blog Contributor

The Heart of the Matter in Education Reform
Education reform in the United States has become noisy. Proposed curriculum changes, school choice, vouchers, mandates, the list goes on and on; why does education reform really matter? We see the news headlines over viral videos of parents screaming at school board...
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Grace Messemer
Grace Messemer is a junior studying political science and economics at the University of Florida. She was selected as a Fall 2021 Student Blog Contributor for Faith & Public Life.

Take Up and Read

| December 8, 2021

Take Up and Read
Seventeen centuries ago, a child’s song recharted the life of one Saint Augustine of Hippo. “Tolle, lege,” the child sang, “Tolle, lege—take up and read.” Sitting under a fig tree, heavy with grief and fatigue, Augustine dragged himself to his feet and did as the...
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Sarah George
Sarah George was selected as a 2020 Blog Contributor for the Faith & Public Life blog and also interned with the Initiative. She is a senior at Georgetown University where she majors in culture and politics with a focus on the intersection of Christianity and public policy.