The Great Books of the Western Canon, organized by Mortimer J. Adler in the Syntopicon, span 102 enduring ideas—ranging from Truth, Beauty, and Justice to Democracy, Love, and God. These categories trace the intellectual tradition of the West, connecting philosophy, literature, history, science, and theology. Together, they map the recurring questions and principles shaping human thought across centuries.
The Enduring Paradox: Marriage as Custom, Convention, and the Cornerstone of Society Marriage, in its myriad forms across civilizations and epochs, stands as a profound testament to humanity's intricate dance between inherent inclinations and deliberate societal construction. It is simultaneously a deeply personal bond and a public declaration,...
The Cradle of Citizenship: The Enduring Role of Family in Civic Education The foundational bedrock of any thriving polis, or indeed, any functional society, is not merely its legal framework or its economic prowess, but the quality of its citizenry. Before the state, before the schoolhouse, before the public square,...
