In his recent piece at The Atlantic, Ibram X. Kendi describes how he has "struggled over what it means to be an intellectual." Kendi is a National Book Award winner … [Read more...] about What is an intellectual? Some thoughts on Ibram X. Kendi’s piece in The Atlantic
Anti-racism
Every revival has its Old Lights and skeptics
If you've been following my ongoing curation of the Asbury University revival going on right now, you will see that there are a lot of skeptics. Anyone who knows … [Read more...] about Every revival has its Old Lights and skeptics
Why Jonathan Haidt is resigning from his professional society
Here is a small taste of the New York University psychology professor's piece at The Chronicle of Higher Education: I have been thinking a lot about fiduciary duty … [Read more...] about Why Jonathan Haidt is resigning from his professional society
Does Ibram X. Kendi run the Democratic Party?
Of course he doesn't. But I am sure his views have a following among some progressives in the party. Here is Matt Bai at The Washington Post: I’ve always liked and … [Read more...] about Does Ibram X. Kendi run the Democratic Party?
The Marxist scholar who believes anti-racism is a cover for capitalism
If you listen to some folks on the Right these days you might conclude that there is little difference between the anti-racism and Marxism. But as Benjamin … [Read more...] about The Marxist scholar who believes anti-racism is a cover for capitalism