G. K. Chesterton's politics, the rise of national conservatism, a guide to the classics, and more... 

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CATEGORY: HUMANITIES (6 min)



** What Every Classics Major Should Know About the Discipline ([link removed])
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Ever found the Classics intimidating?

You want to read and study them.

But there are so many Greek and Latin names. So much drama.

How to Conquer Your Fear

The Classics might be Greek to most Americans, but they have lost none of their cultural relevance. From homilies to Hulu, the Classics continue to inform art, philosophy, and nearly every other field.

So this week’s Intercollegiate Review essay is an excerpt from Bruce S. Thornton’s guide to the Classics.

Get Introduced, Learn the Skills

Read Thornton’s guide to learn:
* What the Classics really study

* The three skills Classics majors will draw on throughout their career

* The difference between ancient and modern understandings of classical poems and plays

If you’re thinking about studying the Classics, be sure to read this guide. And forward it to anyone you know who’s considering this path.

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CATEGORY: POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY (3 min)



** National Conservatism’s Time Has Come ([link removed])
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“National conservatism” is making headlines.

In our polarized era, it’s natural that Americans would desire unity. The question is . . .

Is Nationalism the Unity We Need?

The Edmund Burke Foundation hosted a conference this week in Washington, D.C., to seek answers.

Speakers ranged from Tucker Carlson to Peter Thiel to Modern Age editor Dan McCarthy, and reactions to the conference are mixed, particularly in light of Trump’s recent comments.

But regardless of where you stand on the matter, every conservative needs to grapple with nationalism.

Read W. James Antle III’s brief summary in the American Conservative to get started.

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CATEGORY: CONSERVATISM (5 min)



** My (Banned) Course on Conservative Political Thought ([link removed])
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Professor Bruce Gilley’s course didn’t meet diversity requirements at Portland State University. Or so he was told.

Word got out, and the banned course generated a lot of curiosity.

What was in it that could have possibly earned such censure?

The Forbidden Readings

Thankfully, Heterodox Academy published Gilley’s syllabus on its blog. It’s so good we’re sharing it here.

Take a look and take notes. The reading list alone is an education.

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CATEGORY: POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY (25 min)



** G. K. Chesterton: Darling of Liberals or Conservatives? ([link removed])
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Chesterton was one of the most important thinkers of the twentieth century. He’s quoted left and right—literally.

But on which side did Chesterton’s own politics fall? Was he liberal or conservative?

This week’s archived lecture answers that very question. Listen to Andrew A. Tadie reveal the little-known political side of Chesterton’s witty and complicated mind.

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