Opinion
‘Pursuit of happiness’ meant virtue, not pleasure, to the Founders
Modern translations typically render eudaimonia as “flourishing” or “well-being.” Translations in 1776 often translated eudaimonia as “happiness.”
Opinion
The short journey from denying truth to marching for murderers
How did we miss it? Yet it has happened. We urged each other to “Never forget!” But did we ever really think we could be so callous, so loose with the truth that it would give way to what we are witnessing? Far-left mobs rally in favor of the Hamas murderers and against Israel on campuses...
Opinion
I was once a National Conservatism skeptic, but the ideas are needed
I attended the third National Conservativism conference in Miami and was pleasantly surprised by what I heard. I went skeptical: “nationalism” left a bad taste in my mouth, and I was sure I would find rabid Donald Trump supporters, QAnon types, or people who despised those from other countries. None of my preconceptions were true....
Opinion
No common ground without Natural Law
It’s recently become clear that the common ground people of a variety of worldviews once stood on is crumbling beneath our feet. And without this mutual starting place, known as Natural Law, it’s not clear how we can have meaningful dialogue or come to agreements on how to live together. Evidence for this can be...
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Friday Interview: Contrasting World-Views Dominate Political Debate
RALEIGH — We often think of public policy debates in terms of Democrats versus Republicans, or conservatives versus liberals. In contrast, Dr. C.L. Gray has written, “Our most fundamental political differences are based on different world-views that can be traced back more than 2,000 years.” Gray, the founder of Physicians for Reform, has written a book on these clashing world-views titled The Battle for America’s Soul. He discussed key themes from the book with Mitch Kokai for Carolina Journal Radio.
Opinion
Gray’s Battle Takes a Philosophical Look at Health Reform Debates
Without spoiling the fun of reading Gray’s text, one can note that he names the “postmodern politician” as the intellectual heir of Plato’s world-view. Near the end of his discourse, Gray warns readers how they can spot these politicians. They disregard the rule of law, favor the transfer of power to government, appoint postmodern Supreme Court justices, appeal to foreign law, fail to move against “reprehensible behavior” abroad, and accept the “concept of global governance.”
Opinion
Flashback: Conscience Of The King
In an odd coincidence, a presentation about the morality of war set up a confrontation of a more immediate sort. TV’s “Benson” and ancient Chinese philosophers are involved.
Opinion
Leaders Who Believe What They Say
When choosing your heroes, it helps to focus on people whose actions mirror their stated goals and beliefs.
News
Friday Interview: The Great Tradition
RALEIGH — What does it mean to be an educated person? Today, Carolina Journal Radio’s Mitch Kokai discusses that question with Richard Gamble, a Professor of History and Political Science at Hillsdale College, and editor of the recent book, The Great Tradition: Classic Readings on What it Means to Be an Educated Human Being. (Go to http://www.carolinajournal.com/cjradio/ to find a station near you or to learn about the weekly CJ Radio podcast.)
Opinion
Benson, Chinese Thought, And A Dead Snake
In an odd coincidence, a presentation about the morality of war set up a confrontation of a more immediate sort. TV's "Benson" and ancient Chinese philosophers are involved.
