Spontaneous Culture. Emotional Intelligence.
Literary theorists of the past half-century—who now dominate the humanities—encourage us to assume ill-intentions of one another. This contrasts with the 'empathetic' humanities, which aim for more understanding and less judging in our daily lives.
A Jewish version of Rumspringa offers a proactive and holistic approach for developing religious identity in youth, while respecting individual autonomy.
There are three distinct types of anti-PC rebels. Two of them serve a valuable social function. The third is a menace and should be treated as such.
While the most violent mood in recent history settles over the nation, can we blame it on Donald Trump and his aspirations to be "tough?"
Critics of intersectionality now refer to it as the "social justice faith," highlighting the religious zeal and dogmatism of its advocates. As religion retreats, its qualifications have widened, continuing the ideologically-motivated practice of redefining what constitutes a religion.
Dungeons and Dragons, the popular tabletop role-playing game challenges players to improve their moral character, emotional intelligence, and social skills.
The collective joys and sorrows of sports offer a healthy outlet for our tribal natures, and give us a safer space in which we can bridge gaps pertaining to more divisive societal arenas.
Our cultural institutions have the story backwards. Focus on well-being instead of achievement, and success will follow.
William Irwin seeks to quell bad faith arguments and encourage greater acceptance of the uncertainty so endemic to life’s big questions.
Michel Serres was a life-affirming philosopher whose emphatic style humanized science, encouraged empathy, and accepted our chaotic origins.
Emotional labor is common to historically underpaid jobs held mostly by women. How will the rise of automation change the way it’s valued?
The SAT adversity score will be an inadequate remedy for a test that has been inequitable and dubious from the start.
