Rick Perry’s Kingmaker, and David Brooks Wakes Up
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The Social Science Animal: Brooks Argues for Emotion over Reason
Borrowing generously from old school humanists like Rousseau, and deploying scientific data, Brooks’ new book argues for a more heartfelt humanism. Aren’t there more interesting lessons on human life that we might cull from scientific research?
Read MoreWhy David Brooks is Wrong about The Book of Mormon Musical
It’s not creedalism that makes religion powerful; it’s the hunger to belong.
Read MoreThe Most Embarrassing Losers Ever?
Pundits think the Tea Party has pushed the GOP to the extremes, but it was already there.
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Pox Americana: Franzen’s Tragic Vision
There is nothing small-bore or contemptible about a novel that explores the wonder and heartbreak of romantic love against the distant thunder of imperial warfare.
Read MoreDavid Brooks’ Latest Column: a Q & A Session
Thunk thunk thunk.
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Glenn Beck’s ‘Social Justice’ Heresies
Though some conservatives worry that Beck’s anti-social justice rants make them look uncaring they all share a loathing of government.
Read MoreThe “Royal Consciousness,” “Confidence Fairies,” and Economic Catastrophe
Hope in the middle of an economic meltdown starts with telling the powers-that-be exactly what they don’t want to hear: the party’s over.
Read MoreBrooks Misreads Niebuhr
Theologian did not endorse bipartisanship.
Read MoreJust War Tradition v. David Brooks on 9/11 Trials
With the 5 Gitmo detainees believed to be behind the 9/11 attacks being tried in Manhattan, conservatives push for the label of “war” over “crime.” Just War tradition doesn’t agree.
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