The University Bookman

Throughout the semiquincentennial year celebrating America’s independence, The University Bookman will invite a range of writers and speakers to contribute to a series drawing upon Russell Kirk’s work on the American Revolution and the constitutional order it secured.

“Each essay is well worth reading on its own, which should be the case whether you are a trained philosopher or something less—or more—than that.”

“As we approach our country’s 250th… Courage is needed, as is fidelity to the bond of ordered liberty that once spurred our forefathers to take up arms to secure the peace and safety we now enjoy.”

“…Professor Sheehan explores the development of the idea of sacrifice from its early roots in the pre-Christian classical world.”