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Spencer and Laurie finish up their discussion of Abbé Sieyès’ famous essay “What is the Third Estate,” and begin an interestingly related and not digressive conversation on the excessive and luxurious expressions of the Baroque period.
Laurie and Spencer discuss Abbé Sieyès’ famous essay “What is the Third Estate,” which lit a match under the French Revolution. Was the third estate up to the task of civil society?
Laurie and Spencer interview Paul Kingsnorth, author of New York Times bestseller Against the Machine: On the Unmaking of Humanity, about what we’re up against.
Spencer and Laurie discuss AI, data centers and the possibility of ethical guidelines from the Church and other sources in this July 2026 episode of Dustbowl Diatribes. The “Secret Grange,” for patrons of the Maurin Academy only, followed.
On Saturday, August 15th, at 12:00 PM US Central Time, Dr. Hugo Drochon will give a guest lecture drawing on his recently published book, Elites and Democracy. Lecture Description: A central paradox of democracies is that they are always ruled by elites. What can democracy mean in this context? In Elites and Democracy, Hugo Drochon argues … Read more
Starting on Wednesday, August 12th, Caleb Owens will be teaching a course titled “The Sermon on the Mount Over the Centuries: From the Early Church to Christian Anarchism.” Through a close reasing of The Sermon on the Mount as well as influential commentaries, the course will discuss the various interpretations of the Sermon as well … Read more
Spencer and Laurie interview Chris Smaje, author of (most recently) Finding Lights in a Dark Age.
Spencer and Laurie discuss Isaiah Berlin’s liberal nationalism and ask whether liberalism can be held in balance with nationalism, and even whether this uncomfortable mix is inevitable.
In this essay, JPII Farm Worker Scholar Natalie Finn reflects on her work at the farm and shows appreciation for its many animals. Check it out: LINK TO POST