Progressivism’s Fundamental Flaw
Progressivism is the dominant political and social philosophy of our time. Even people who know little about it tend to [...]
Whatever Happened to Logic?
Once upon a time, logic was held in high regard. Most educated people were acquainted with its basic principles and [...]
Enjoying Your Obamelet?
Obamelet is an apt metaphor for the President’s transformation of the economy. It recalls Vladimir Lenin’s statement, made 75 years [...]
Don’t Raise The Debt Ceiling- LOWER It!
Does the debt ceiling debate seem familiar? It should. From the Carter administration to the Obama administration the debt ceiling [...]
Demonization On Parade
Lately the news has been overflowing with political demonization. The perpetrators have mostly been liberals, though conservatives have on other [...]
Education Is Failing? What Else Is New?
It’s all over the news. Between 57% and 61% of high school graduates have little chance of succeeding in college. [...]
Who WROTE The Health Care Act?
Many legislators have admitted they didn’t read the Affordable Health Care Act before voting on it. Instead, they took Nancy Pelosi’s bizarre [...]
When Red Lines Are Green Lights
As most people know, President Obama declared a “red line” warning the Syrian government not to use chemical weapons on [...]
Neither Sweet Nor Fitting
Centuries ago the Roman poet Horace wrote a line that has been famous ever since: Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori [...]
A Tale Of Two Students
Carson Huey graduated from high school with a perfect 4.0 grade point average and a 1770 Scholastic Aptitude Test score. [...]
What A Brilliant Idea!
Every once in a while we encounter an idea so brilliant that we are inclined to shout, as did the [...]
Have You Forgiven Yourself Lately?
I don’t know about you, but I’m uncomfortable with the modern perspective on forgiveness. Part of the problem is that [...]
The Demopublarian Philosophy
Demopublarianism is rooted in respect for, yet profound dissatisfaction with, the Democrat, Republican, and Libertarian parties. Each has merit but [...]
“Look! . . . Up There!”
Standing in a crowded street, a man points to the top of a building and shouts “Look,” the crowd obliges, [...]
Diagnosis: Omniscience Delusion
I have spent most of the last 50 years writing books that examine reflective, creative, and critical thinking and offer [...]
The Race Conversation
President Obama’s speech following the Zimmerman verdict has received considerable criticism. Many say he should have refrained from commenting on [...]
Lessons From The Zimmerman Case
It seems that everyone with a computer or a cell phone is weighing in on the George Zimmerman verdict. The [...]
Beware Of Positive Stereotypes Too
All stereotypes are based on the false notion that every member of a group necessarily shares the characteristics of all [...]
How Times Have Changed
A recently passed bill prohibits the distribution of pro-homosexuality information to minors. More specifically, it bans “the dissemination of information [...]
Our Current Plague Of Nuttiness
Every day’s news brings multiple illustrations of the plague of nuttiness that is afflicting America. A case in point is [...]
My Favorite Biblical Passage
To choose a favorite biblical passage is a difficult task, perhaps even a fool’s errand. A few dozen candidates spring [...]
A More Dangerous Corruption
“Corruption” is a popular word today, and it is usually used to denote dishonest behavior within an institution. The most [...]
In Defense Of Guilt And Shame
While reading last week’s church bulletin, I came across an announcement for a mini-retreat titled “Letting Go of Shame and [...]
Valuing Faith And Reason
In the late 18th century Thomas Paine argued in The Age of Reason that reason and revelation are in opposition and [...]
The Janitorial Conspiracy
While the national and international media have been mired in the minutiae of the Obama administration’s triple scandal, our crack [...]
Author Vincent Ryan Ruggiero
Since retiring from teaching, I have continued my work in promoting sound thinking in education and in the general culture. More specifically, I have kept refining my textbooks, four of which have been continuously in print for an average of 33 years. I have also continued to write books for the general public, the latest of which is Corrupted Culture: Rediscovering America’s Enduring Principles, Values, and Common Sense, and I write a weekly column for an online journal.