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Economics – Part 2: Ideas, Consequences and Worldly Philosophers
If ideas have consequences, then what are the consequences of ideas? And in the midst of this first question, a second question emerges: What ideas from great economic thinkers have shaped and swayed the world? My own thoughts on these questions are informed by three books. The first book is Ideas Have Consequences by Richard…
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Economics – Part 1: Moral & Economic Philosophy of Adam Smith
Adam Smith (AD 1723-1790) was born in Scotland and later attended Glasgow University (1737-1740). After attending Oxford University (1740-1746) in England, he returned to Scotland. Two years after his return, Smith moved to Edinburgh and delivered lectures on rhetoric. In 1751 he was initially appointed Professor of Logic at Glasgow and was then transferred to…
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Freedom of Religion and the Bill of Rights
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. (The 1st Amendment of the U. S. Bill of Rights)…
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Political Philosophy and Freedom 250
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. (Preamble to the Declaration of Independence) On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed by the members of…
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Artificial Intelligence and Magnificent Humanity
People of all philosophical and theological perspectives will benefit from reading the first encyclical from Pope Leo XIV. Magnifica Humanitas draws from Scripture, philosophy, theology, and Catholic social teaching to address how AI is reshaping work, education, family life, politics, warfare, and public truth. Below are several links for both digital and printed versions of…
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Triduum: Great Vigil of Easter
Meaning “three days,” the Latin term triduum refers to the Church liturgies at the end of Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Great Vigil of Easter. Jesus Christ Is Risen Today Jesus Christ is risen today, (Alleluia!) our triumphant holy day, (Alleluia!) who did once upon the cross, (Alleluia!) suffer to redeem our…
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Triduum: Good Friday
Meaning “three days,” the Latin term triduum refers to the Church liturgies at the end of Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Great Vigil of Easter. Jesus, I Will Ponder Now Jesus, I will ponder now on your holy passion; with your Spirit me endow for such meditation. Grant that I in love…
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Triduum: Maundy Thursday
Meaning “three days,” the Latin term triduum refers to the Church liturgies at the end of Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Great Vigil of Easter. It Was a Dark and Dismal Night It was a dark and dismal night, when powers of earth and hell arose, against the Son, our God’s delight,…