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Strengthening America’s Tradition of Order, Justice & Freedom
The Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal aims to recover, conserve, and enliven those enduring norms and principles that Russell Kirk (1918–1994) called the Permanent Things. Explore the Center’s programs, publications, and fellowships and join with us to continue Kirk’s work to renew our culture and redeem our time.
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From the University Bookman
The Quality of Objects
Scott Beauchamp reviews a new book on art and reality from sportswriter turned philosopher Graham Harman.
Latest Pieces
Machine Future
Titus Techera looks at Blade Runner and its warnings about the proclivities of technological elites.
Xenophon’s Science of Political Economy
Pedro L. Gonzalez reflects on a key aspect of the thinking of Xenophon in light of a new edition of his shorter writings.
Roger Scruton, RIP
Richard Cocks offers an appreciation for the life and thought of Sir Roger Scruton (1944–2020).
The Patterns of Living
Gene Callahan reviews a book dedicated to addressing the failures of urban renewal.
The Children Are in Charge
Matthew Stewart reviews a well-done satire of the woke university.
About the Bookman
For over five decades, the University Bookman, founded by Russell Kirk, has identified and discussed those books that diagnose the modern age and support the renewal of culture and the common good. Currently published online, the Bookman continues its mission of examining our times in light of the Permanent Things that make us human.
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Russell Kirk understood his work was to convey to America’s rising generations an understanding of the process by which a healthy culture is transmitted from age to age.
We’re continuing this important work through Kirk on Campus as we host conversations about the permanent things on campuses across Michigan. We hope you’ll join us at an event, and help us prepare tomorrow’s leaders with an appreciation of the richness of the conservative intellectual tradition.