American History 1870–1920: Industry, Labor, and Immigration
The years between 1870 and 1920 had been the period of astonishing changes because of the political, social and military upheaval that occurred during the period. Typically, the United States had witnessed several…
Book Review: Lincoln: A Very Short Introduction by Allen Guelzo
When Americans -- including many students -- hear the name Abraham Lincoln, the first things that come to mind is his effort to free the slaves, his Gettysburg Address, his Emancipation Proclamation, and the untimely…
John Rawls: Justice, the Veil of Ignorance, and the Difference Principle
Rawls (1921-2002), an American philosopher who focused on moral and political philosophy, believed that the principles of justice are the models that rational individuals who are free would choose as basic ways to cooperate within their society. He called this position the original position, in that it was the most favored choice for an individual situation.
The Enlightenment, Religion, and the Rise of Fundamentalism
This is a four page paper on the enlightenment worldview and how it became a threat to orthodoxy. The four page essay does explore how the mindset of fundamentalism led to a defense of orthodoxy, and how the mindset of liberalism led to a remaking of orthodoxy. It talks about all sorts of stuff related to the Enlightenment and Reason, and the limits of Reason, and the minimal threat posed to Christianity.
Conflict, Security, and U.S. Foreign Policy in the International System
Security, at its most basic, is personal. People want to be secure, be it on a group, regional, national, or global level. And, while the most important type of security to most people is individual security, the…