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Short Take: What is Moral Inversion (Unmasking Administrative Evil, Adams & Balfour)

March 19, 2024

Adams & Balfour’s book Unmasking Administrative Evil is essential reading in Administrative Ethics. Here, I explain how they deal with “moral inversion,” the process of turning something inherently morally evil into a great good. Maurin Academy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maurinacademy Maurin Academy Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-maurin-academy-311669 Political Philosophy: https://political-philosophy.com Dustbowl Diatribes and Political Philosophy are podcasts of the Maurin … More Short Take: What is Moral Inversion (Unmasking Administrative Evil, Adams & Balfour)

Localism, Distributism and Libertarianism Aren’t Enough (Personalist Manifesto 6)

March 17, 2024

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Personalism and the Family: Is it Good to Pay for Housework? (Personalist Manifesto 4)

February 18, 2024

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The Gap in God’s Country: A Longer View on Our Culture Wars is out the door!

January 30, 2024

My latest book has been sent to its publisher, Wipf & Stock. I am hoping that it will come out long before our November election and help people think about the bigger issues at play. As the title implies, I take the longer view by tackling technological, economic, environmental, religious and psychological changes that have … More The Gap in God’s Country: A Longer View on Our Culture Wars is out the door!

Starting Tomorrow: Maurin Academy Course on Gift Economies with Miriam Dominguez

January 10, 2024

Reminder: Starting tomorrow at 7 p.m. US Central Time, Miriam Dominguez will lead a five-part short series on Gift Economies while focusing on two authors, Marcel Mauss and David Graber. You can find more details about the course here! Become a Patron of the Maurin Academy to get access to this course, either recordings only … More Starting Tomorrow: Maurin Academy Course on Gift Economies with Miriam Dominguez

Interview with My Dad: Old Foodways and Lifeways

December 24, 2023

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Aristotle: Friendship of Unequals: Is it Possible? (5)

October 27, 2023

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New series on Wendell Berry starts tonight!

October 19, 2023

Our 4 part series discussing Wendell Berry’s The Unsettling of America: Culture and Agriculture, begins tonight! If you sign up for one session on Eventbrite you’ll gain access to all sessions and recordings (donation of any amount). Even better, join us on Patreon, if you haven’t already–we need your support to continue! We are ready … More New series on Wendell Berry starts tonight!