Despite the advance of secularism in Western societies since the renaissance, the appeal of religion has retained its status among many who are otherwise immersed in the glories of reason’s advance over faith, i.e., political freedom, material prosperity, scientific and technological advancement. The most disturbing trend, of course, is the apparent rise in the prevalence of religious radicalism—in particular, Islamic radicalism. (more…)
Archive for the ‘General’ Category
Islamic Conversion: From Worship of Feelings to Worship of Allah
Friday, July 7th, 2006The Dead End of Public Education
Tuesday, April 25th, 2006Recently, I was reminded of Dr. Peikoff’s essay “The American School: Why Johnny Can’t Think.” (This essay can be found in The Voice of Reason: Essays in Objectivist thought). (more…)
Faith in Reason?
Sunday, December 4th, 2005In the November 28 issue of the National Post, an article about Ayn Rand by Algis Valiunas was published. (more…)
Critical Pedagogy: An Assault on Education
Monday, August 29th, 2005In the recent issue of Mayday magazine, a left-wing publication in Hamilton Ontario, Canada, an interview was featured with Dr. Henry A. Giroux. (more…)
Introduction
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2005Welcome to my blog, The Rational Nurse. (more…)