Michael W. Austin's Blog, page 8
February 17, 2017
The President and the Vice of Pride
A medieval monk assesses the president.
February 15, 2017
Christian Ethics and Refugees
To simply dismiss all of the world’s refugees because of some misguided ideas about heaven, or the false gods of safety or Christian nationalism, is simply unacceptable.
November 28, 2016
Morally Decent Trump Supporters
I don’t believe that Donald Trump is the answer to what ails us, but neither do I believe that the way forward is to demonize all of his supporters.
November 21, 2016
Love and Sports
If it is intentionally cultivated, the virtue of love can flourish in athletic contexts.
November 13, 2016
Selfishness, Stoicism, and Epicureanism
The good of deep and loving relationships with others carries with it an unavoidable vulnerability to pain and suffering, which many are keen to avoid.
September 28, 2016
The 7 C's of Success: A Clear Conception of What We Want
Some of the richest human experiences happen when we join with others in a common cause that contributes to the common good as we work together in creative love.
September 6, 2016
The Quest for Success and Happiness
It is in giving ourselves to something greater than ourselves that we experience true success and lasting happiness.
August 11, 2016
The Struggle and the Triumph of the Olympics
One reason we love the Olympics is that we want to see others achieve incredible things, even through seemingly insurmountable challenges.
May 24, 2016
The Usefulness of Philosophy
Fundamentally, the study of philosophy, whether in a classroom or not, should lead to wisdom for everyday life. And that is a goal we should all value, for its own sake.
May 20, 2016
Leisure and Happiness
Many have exaggerated the value of work, and forgotten about something else we need for true happiness, namely, leisure.
