7 Books from MLK’s Library
King ignited the minds of thousands, because he himself was shaped by the authors and works he wrestled with in his education. Here is a list of 7 books that profoundly influenced King.
Virgil: The Flame of Rome
Virgil: The Flame of Rome By Matt McKeown As Jove rescued Æneas from the fires of Troy’s destruction, so the divine Augustus saved the Æneid from its author’s …
Student Essay: The Value of Struggle
Student Essay: The Value of Struggle By Emmett Bicknell Confronting and conquering hardship is an essential aspect of life. In today’s world, there is a desire for comfort, …
The Great Conversation: Constitution
The Great Conversation: Constitution By Matt McKeown Society is governed by laws. What governs the laws themselves? When we speak of constitutions here in the US, we tend …
Augustine: Sanctity and Rhetoric
Augustine: Sanctity and Rhetoric By Natasha Wilson Augustine’s rhetoric indicates a fundamental clarity of thought which we would be wise to imitate for ourselves. St. Augustine of Hippo …
Student Essay: Fairy Tales and Civilization
Student Essay: Fairy Tales and Civilization By Clara Shoemaker Far from being trivial entertainment, fairy tales water the roots of civilization. Fairy tales are wonderful things, answering the …
Consequences of a Failure of Ideas
The grievous breach of the Capitol yesterday has several causes. We believe a major cause, perhaps the most important, is a failure of ideas.
Mainstream education does not teach students to respect the dignity of the human person. Without this shared belief in the dignity of every person, America will crumble.
College and the Use of Useless Studies: Part II
College and the Use of Useless Studies—Part II By Devin O’Donnell A utilitarian education is not only inadequate to human dignity; it even fails at its own stated …
College and the Use of Useless Studies: Part I
College and the Use of Useless Studies—Part I By Devin O’Donnell Our education is strongly oriented toward achieving practical success. Could that be why we see so little …
Newton: The Metaphysicist
Isaac Newton: The Metaphysicist By Gabriel Blanchard Few scientists have illuminated the universe as Newton did—all but literally. With the start of a new year, it feels fitting …
