Must political thought be divorced from theology or informed by it? @BartschKayla talks about Hume's famous statement, "reason is, and ought only to be the slave of the passions" in her review of Aaron Alexander Zubia's new book "The Political Thought of David Hume."

Banks offers his appreciation, pointing out, "our knowledge typically begins and ends with the names of Hugo and Dumas. Yet without Chateaubriand’s expansive influence neither could have been what he in fact became."

Some of the most troubling and confusing questions for Christians are covered in Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D's book "Fr. Spitzer’s Universe: Exploring Life’s Big Questions". @DWeinberger03 wholeheartedly recommends the question-and-answer style book.

@nytdavidbrooks Kirk showed how, over the centuries, certain values, practices and institutions emerged, gradually forming the basis of the American social order."

.@nytdavidbrooks: "If you want a clearer idea of what a social order is, I recommend reading Russell Kirk’s 1974 book, 'The Roots of American Order.'"

Reviewer Cary Federman explains Dershowitz's method: "To understand how to prevent or limit harm, Dershowitz relies on what statisticians call error analysis. This involves classifying problems by the terms: true and false positives, and true and false negatives."

"Most are players or users, while a few are programmers or creators. Thus, at a deeper level, Maçães is describing—and often advocating for—a transformation in our view of, as well as in the very constructivist capacity of, such builders." - Trevor Shelley

There is still a path back to civilizational renewal, repeats Jeffrey Folks in his review of "The Persistence of the Ideological Lie" by Daniel J. Mahoney.

@DanJTPitt @cjscalia For those looking for Russell Kirk's "Humane Literature for Young Readers," referenced by @DanJTPitt, don't miss our Classic Kirk essay which contains Kirk's list of recommended literature for children at different ages:

@DanJTPitt @cjscalia Russell Kirk was an enthusiastic advocate for high-quality children’s literature and so was often asked to suggest good books for young people:

.@DanJTPitt has a review of @cjscalia's book, "13 Novels Conservatives Will Love (but Probably Haven’t Read)" that also reflects on his time spent at the Kirk Center this summer:

Though the traditional understanding of martyrdom is still understood and revered, a growing approach recognizes the full devotion of one's life as a form of martyrdom. Pope Francis, for example, has been included in this recognition. @adandreassi

Is anyone innocent in history? This is the question that Daniel J. Fischer explores in his review of "On Settler Colonialism: Ideology, Violence, and Justice" by Adam Kirsch. The book explains the rising term and idealogy, "settler colonialism".

"Huq’s controversial thesis is a broadside—namely, that the Framer’s design of Article III of the United States Constitution is structurally unsound, providing the federal judiciary with substantial latitude to address questions. " @glensproviero

"McPherson calls the approach to life that acknowledges such limits the 'accepting-appreciating stance,' and that which seeks to overcome limits the 'choosing-controlling stance.'" @DrGeneCallahan

If you are unfamiliar with the name Chateaubriand, you will find this review helpful. If you are familiar with names like Hugo and Dumas, well, that is natural. Thomas Banks reviews the compact anthology, "Chateaubriand: Selected Writings" translated by Edward Maxwell III.

In prevention of harm, it is common to land in a utilitarian understanding. In "The Preventive State," Alan Dershowitz takes a unique approach to the problem, suggesting that judges must balance law with a "jurisprudence of prevention."

"Hudge and Gudge? Hudge, the socialist, and Gudge, the capitalist, were Chesterton’s terms for the colluders. Hudge, the socialist, wanted the state to take over many, if not all, family functions, while Gudge, the capitalist, wanted women out of the home and into the workforce."

"Hume’s political vision is not entirely modern but resurrects and reinforces ideas native to the ancient Epicurean framework of empirical skepticism. Hume’s vision of politics, mankind, and truth itself was deeply shaped by Epicureanism. "

The book is an intriguing concept and a worthy topic to explore, says reviewer @glensproviero, but misses the mark. "The Collapse of Constitutional Remedies" by Aziz A. Huq could act as the beginning of a conversation but perhaps not the answer to the question.