As spring tries to suggest itself, and certain aspects of life are returning to normal, many of us are taking heart about the upcoming conference season. One event I do love towards the end of February will still be “virtual,” but in this case a … Read more
Which matters more: science or the arts? The answer is both, particularly at the magnificent 17th-century French court of Louis XIV. Louis XIV was one of the first monarchs to establish institutions called academies to promote “research and development” in specific areas of the arts and science. … Read more
Are the arts really at the “end of the chain of necessity”? Charles C. W. Cooke at National Review Online argues that they are. His underlying concern is a legitimate one: too few students studying the sciences. And he points to John Adams’ writings for … Read more
