The Values & Capitalism Blog

The Values & Capitalism blog is a forum for discussion about issues of Christian faith, economics, politics, society, poverty, and more.

Announcing: 2017-2018 Values & Capitalism Young Scholars

3 days ago

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Blog, V&C Young Scholars

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AEI’s Values & Capitalism initiative is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017–2018 V&C Young Scholar Awards.

Apply for the 2017 Values & Capitalism Fall Weekend Honors Program

3 weeks ago

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Blog, Events, Upcoming Events

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The Values & Capitalism 2017 Fall Weekend Honors Program, which will be hosted at Seattle Pacific University on October 27-29, is an intensive seminar on business and entrepreneurship for 25 Christian undergraduate students from colleges and universities across the country. Unlike a traditional academic seminar, the program will consist primarily of hands-on[...]

The Case for 'Truth U'

3 weeks ago

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Blog, Society

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Jonathan Haidt, in his article “Why Universities Must Choose One Telos: Truth or Social Justice,” observes that the University is undergoing a crisis of identity.

American K-12 Education: A Call to Innovative Experimentation

1 month ago

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Blog, Politics, Society

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Like the great inventors that have come before us, we all need to evaluate our society and be inventive in our problem solving.

It's Time to Bite the Bullet on Education Policy

1 month ago

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Blog, Politics, Society

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We must remain laser-focused on building a consensus around policies that most effectively promote and aid in the achievement of human flourishing, of which education is a fundamental element.

The Cardinal Virtues of Our Time

1 month ago

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Blog, Politics, Society

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Prudence, courage, temperance, and justice—the four cardinal virtues. Present throughout Christian and classical traditions both, these four virtues have steered Western thought for millennia, capturing, along the way, the imaginations of humanity’s greatest minds.

Food Fight in the Media: Is Peace Possible During (Ideological) War?

1 month ago

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Blog, Politics, Society

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Societal debate is not only inevitable, it is also beneficial in refining ideas and seeking the truth. But everyone involved in this exchange of ideas bears the responsibility to convey messages that are accurate and duly respectful.

Capitalism: The Best We've Got, but Far from Perfect

2 months ago

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Blog, Economics, Faith

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Capitalism. To some, it’s the foundation of modern civilization, deserving of full credit for every luxury and amenity we enjoy. To others it is the epitome of oppression, not simply leaving the poor behind, but trampling them in its wake.

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