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.
Oligarchy and the Concentration of Wealth: A Philosophical Inquiry The persistent question of who governs and for whose benefit lies at the heart of political philosophy. Among the various forms of government dissected by ancient thinkers, oligarchy stands out as a stark warning against the corrupting influence of unchecked wealth...
The Enduring Question: Wealth Distribution and Economic Justice The distribution of wealth, and the justice of that distribution, stands as one of philosophy's most persistent and vexing challenges. From ancient city-states to modern global economies, thinkers have grappled with how societies ought to organize their economic lives to...