Soft Despotism, Democracy's Drift by Paul Rahe is an important new book for students of history and anyone interested in the direction of modern democratic societies. Here's the part 4 of my summary and review of the book...

In the third main section of Soft Despotism, Paul Rahe examines the works and ideas of Alexis de Tocqueville, a Frenchman who visited America in the 1830's. He published his reflections on American democracy in France, hoping to influence the development of his native land's government. Tocqueville realized that monarchy and the nobility were forever lost and only democracy or tyranny remained as viable forms of national government...

Soft Despotism, Democracy's Drift by Paul Rahe is an important new book for students of history and anyone interested in the direction of modern democratic societies. Here's the part 3 of my summary and review of the book...

In the second main section of Soft Despotism, Paul Rahe examines the works and ideas of Rousseau. Rousseau followed Montesquieu by a generation, publishing his main works in the 1760's. His works had great impact on the radical leaders of the later revolution in France. Rousseau's ideas were revolutionary, yet tempered with a realism that suggested....

Soft Despotism, Democracy's Drift by Paul Rahe is an important new book for students of history and anyone interested in the direction of modern democratic societies. Here's the part 2 (of many) of my summary and review of the book...

Regarding the tendencies of commercial republics - commerce looks ahead, valuing customers and markets for future transactions over physical possessions on hand.  Commerce is more about 'getting ahead' than about enjoying what you have already earned.  Potential vast wealth is more valuable than present sufficient wealth....

Soft Despotism, Democracy's Drift by Paul Rahe is an important new book for students of history and anyone interested in the direction of modern democratic societies. It would make a fine political theory text for any homeschooler or autodidact. Certainly reading the book along with the original works it surveys would be far more beneficial than any political science class taught by modern politically-correct faculty. Here's Part 1 of a multi-part review...

This review is an excellent perspective on the pantheism rampant in movies and culture, versus the true meaning of nature and life God reveals in the scriptures

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I was recently asked to recommend good courses or books to study world history from a Christian and biblical perspective. What I've read/studied and can recommend without reservation are...

"Your home-education, nice clothes, and manners cannot save you". Paul Washer reminds everyone of what is ultimate at the Sufficiency of Scripture Conference.

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ISI's annual National Founding Fathers Essay Contest for high school students. Students are invited to compete for scholarships prizes ranging from $250 to $1,000 and for a library of ISI titles. Essayists will consider the life and character of the Quaker general, Nathanael Greene. A free copy of Rise and Fight Again:... The Life of Nathanael Greene will be sent to every entrant along with a free subscription to ISI’s journal of scholarship and opinion, The Intercollegiate Review. Contest Details