Black Conservatism in America Today

George Floyd’s murder, protests, riots . . .

Such recent events show that America has yet to heal from racism and racial tensions.

As you know, at the Intercollegiate Review we’re all about ideas and community. Conversation. Discussion.

So in this week’s roundup, we’d like to draw attention to voices you won’t hear in mainstream coverage of recent turbulent events.

Writer Chidike Okeem Explores Black Conservative Philosophy

In 2018, we interviewed conservative writer and thinker Chidike Okeem to hear his thoughts on black conservatism.

His perspective is rich—and challenging in the best of ways.

Okeem reveals:

what black conservatism is and how it’s been misrepresented
what black conservatives seek to conserve
whether mainstream and black conservative philosophies are compatible
three authors who had the most impact on his own thought

. . . and much more.

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CATEGORY: ETHICS (12 min)

The Trolley Problem Problem

You’ve probably encountered the trolley problem in class and maybe even online.

You know, the moral conundrum of saving one life versus five?

Thought experiments like this are as old as philosophy itself.

But as it turns out . . .

There Are Thousands of These Thought Experiments—Are They Helpful?

Like trolleys, thought experiments carry some baggage.

Take your understanding of ethics to a new level with this Aeon essay by Professor James Wilson.

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CATEGORY: POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY (5 min)

Top Black Conservative Thinkers You Should Know

Maybe you’re feeling pressured by voices in your social media feeds and in the news to “educate yourself.”

So who and what should you be reading?

You can find a wide range of views from a number of sources.

We recommend starting with this list put together by author Tosin Akintola. You won’t find these names touted by Black Lives Matter or CNN.

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TONIGHT: American Conservatism: Living Tradition or “Dead Consensus”?

Here to help you navigate the most urgent questions facing conservatives is Modern Age editor Daniel McCarthy.

McCarthy has become an in-demand commentator, writing for the New York Times and appearing on NPR, the BBC, and many other media outlets.

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