Freedom and Virtue -The Podcast

Marking the anniversary of one of Pope John Paul II's encyclical letters, Kevin reflects on the importance of a proper understanding of human reason.

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In this second episode of Readings in the Freedom and Virtue Tradition, Kevin excerpts passages on the natural law from Thomas Aquinas's Summa Theologica. 

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Inaugurating a new podcast series—Readings in the Freedom and Virtue Tradition—research director Kevin Schmiesing reads a classic text by the French economist Frederic Bastiat: "The Broken Pane." 

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As commentators bemoan declining levels of trust in American life, Kevin asks: What can we do about it?

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With American workforce participation at historically low levels, Kevin reflects on the value of work--which extends far beyond economic benefits.

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Join Ismael Hernandez in this three-part series as he explores Critical Theory. He examines the influences on the theory and how it has changed over time.

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Responding to recent advances in school choice, Kevin Schmiesing explains why increasing freedom in education is a promising trend.

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Kevin highlights the views of the American Founders on religion, virtue, and government, finding wisdom that is still relevant: there can be no limited government without self-government.

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Kevin Schmiesing warns against  the tendency to neglect our daily duties—where we can have real impact—in favor of trying to "save the world."

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FVI's director of research, Kevin Schmiesing, joins the podcast to offer a brief analysis of the "cancel culture" that is plaguing American society. A virtuous culture is a worthy aim, he says, but l…

If you haven't realized it yet, our society is now inundated with discussions about Critical Race Theory. A number of institutions debate it and the theory divides people. It is crucial that we under…

Critical Race Theorists are activists and revolutionaries. Their views are not merely intellectual curiosity, but like Liberation Theology, a system rooted in praxis--that is, Critical Race Theory af…

What are the philosophical assumptions being embraced in our culture that have contributed to the demise of Western and Christian values? We have been losing the foundations of our civilization throu…

Many are wrestling with tension and stress as we witness serious events that consume our attention and point to important issues that deserve a hearing. We need to ask tough questions. Have we been l…

No other thinker has negatively impacted our society than Karl Marx. But who was this man? We can understand him only in the context of the antecedent historical factors and the influences that affec…

We continue with the great history of capitalism. We explore what its essential features and how it offers a sound economic understanding of human action and motivation vis a vis the errors of Marxis…

In today's episode we begin our discussion of capitalism, its distinctive features, and superiority as an economic system.

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We conclude our examination of socialism taking a look at "hyphenated socialism." Whether it is democratic, Christian, or else, various systems claim the label of socialist while rejecting Marxism. A…

Socialism is an ancient idea with modern repercussions. We continue our journey throughout its history to understand and challenge it.

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Socialism has become a very popular term among young people. But, do we know what socialism is? Can we articulate a definition? Let's go on a journey throughout time and discover the roots of sociali…