In this essay, I’m going to offer a proposal on how to make admissions for incoming undergraduates to elite colleges and universities fair—certainly fairer than now. On the one hand, I want to avoid affirmative action and DEI, which attempt to enforce tendentious views of fairness at the expense of merit. On the other hand, I want to avoid what Read More ›
Steve Fuller speaks on the legacy of William Whewell. Prof Fuller is Auguste Comte Chair in Social Epistemology, University of Warwick. William Whewell was a mid-19th century English scientist, philosopher, historian, priest, mathematician, and poet. His exceptional breath of study was matched only by his depth of understanding. While Whewell made significant contributions in a variety of fields, he is Read More ›
The Whewell Centre provides a place for students and postdoctoral researchers to work and participate in a community of like-minded scholars. The Centre provides mentoring, study carrels, and a library for students who are accepted into the program. It also hosts visiting faculty mentors who can lead semi-regular seminars and small conferences that serve as a focal point for crucial Read More ›
We are excited to announce the release of a new book by our friend and archaeologist Dr. Titus M. Kennedy. Some of you had the chance to join Dr. Kennedy last fall as he led tours to various archaeological sites in Israel during last year’s Insider’s Briefing event. His book is called Unearthing the Bible: 101 Archaeological Discoveries that Bring the Bible to Life. It’s a visual guide to 101 objects that provide compelling evidence for the historical reliability of the bible from the dawn of civilization through the early church. Gathered from more than 50 museums, private collections, and archaeological sites, these pieces not only reinforce the reliability of the biblical narratives, but also provide rich cultural insights into Read More ›
On Sunday, the Twitter user “⫷ † SavedGrace† ⫸” complained that since she couldn’t find Lent mentioned in the Bible, she doesn’t observe it. To which the Catholic website Rorate Caeli replied, “Cannot find ‘bible’ in the Bible either.” I piled on by noting that “Trinity” and “Incarnation” aren’t in the Bible either. It’s a silly argument. Just because something Read More ›