Translation vs. preservation, Cuomo's COVID fallacy, a time to build, and more . . .

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CATEGORY: CONSERVATISM (7 min)



** Conservatism and the Liberal Arts in the Twenty-First Century ([link removed])
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The liberal arts face a dilemma . . . and not just because they’re often associated with radical ideas.

Many people get stuck on the price tag.

If the degree doesn’t set you up for a large salary, then what’s the point?

Why Studying the “Great Conversation” Will Never Lose Value

Thankfully, the ISI community is made up of people who understand the true value of the liberal arts.

Dr. Chris Butynskyi at Eastern University does, too—and we’d love to introduce you.

In this rare interview, ISI alumnus Anthony M. Barr and Dr. Butynskyi discuss the role of the liberal arts in today’s world.

Their conversation reveals why the liberal arts can make you more interesting, and do more for your mind and soul, than a high-paying desk job ever could.

It’s also a refreshing example of the conversations a university should really be about.

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CATEGORY: GOVERNMENT (3 min)


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The “If It Saves Just One Life” Fallacy ([link removed])
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You’ve probably encountered it at some point.

On Twitter. In a conversation. While reading about Governor Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-19 response.

“If it saves just one life” is a common refrain for government officials and politicians.

Does it mean anything?

Let’s Apply It to Auto Accidents . . .

Governor Cuomo isn’t the only one buying into this fallacy—many Americans are.

So we lifted an excerpt from our latest book, Cooperation & Coercion, by Antony Davies and James R. Harrigan, to show you how weak this idea actually is.

A pickup truck accident in Texas reveals why.

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CATEGORY: POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY (43 min)



** What Shaped the American Founding? ([link removed])
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The authors of the 1619 Project would say slavery shaped the American Founding.

Some scholars would say Christianity.

Still others, an ideal of freedom.

In this week’s archive pull, the brilliant Dr. Sarah Burns reveals the ideas—and even the fears—that shaped the Founding.

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** A Leading Conservative Thinker Reveals What Americans Should Prioritize in 2020 ([link removed])
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It’s time to build . . . not to tear down.

That might seem like a ridiculous idea in light of COVID-19 disruptions.

But renowned conservative thinker Yuval Levin believes there’s a way through our political division and economic uncertainty . . .

Join us for this live episode of Conservative Conversations with ISI to hear from Yuval Levin, author of the acclaimed new book A Time to Build.

Sit down with Levin to learn why he believes now is the time to build and rebuild—to rebuild the vital institutions that have shaped American life, from the military to churches, from families to schools.

Spots are limited, so reserve yours now!

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