Karl Marx

The Marx-Shaped Void: Bernard Yack on Alasdair MacIntyre and Monolithic Modernity

by Carl Scott

From a book review highlighted by our friends at First Thoughts: “Marxists can account for the singular, closed character of modern society by invoking Marx’s theory of historical materialism. As we produce, so we are. Our families, our friendships, our associations, our imagination, . . . . Continue Reading »

Postmodern Conservatism: Rum, Socrates, and the Lasch

by Austin Stone

In lieu of debate spin (that post is still in the oven), I’d like to weigh in on the Postmodern Conservatism for Dummies thread, since Ms. Crum is right that we could stand to nail the concept down a little more. This stab won’t be nearly as comprehensive as Mr. Hancock’s, nor as . . . . Continue Reading »