Article Signs of the Sacred American democracy is in trouble. The social theories of Hans Joas are a valuable resource during this time of dueling dogmatisms.By James T. KloppenbergJanuary 26, 2022 Philosophy Politics
Article Asking the Right Questions Philosophers Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko discuss the good life, virtue ethics, and what philosophy can add to a religious person’s life.By Griffin OleynickJanuary 26, 2022 Interview Philosophy Theology
The Right Questions Virtue ethics offers a powerful method for reasoning about what it means to live a good life. Philosophy Higher Education
Article Should Philosophy Retire? Richard Rorty thought philosophy’s days were numbered and spent most of his career explaining why.By George ScialabbaDecember 13, 2021 Philosophy Books
Article Ride Blind Maggie Nelson’s latest book challenges us to embrace nuance and complexity, resisting “right” answers and straight stories.By Paul J. GriffithsOctober 14, 2021 Nonfiction Climate Change Philosophy Arts
Article Mushroom as Metaphor Ecological systems—fungi in particular—provide a way to consider interdependence and relationships outside of competition and neoliberalism.By Vincent MillerJuly 28, 2021 Environment Philosophy Social Justice
PoliticsThe Art of the Possible How can Democrats salvage parts of their agenda after they failed to pass Build Back Better?By The EditorsJanuary 21, 2022
ReligionWelcoming the Stranger For Jesuit Relief Services executive director Joan Rosenhauer, refugee resettlement and support is the mission at the heart of Catholicism.By John GehringJanuary 13, 2022
CultureMirror, Mirror A major retrospective devoted to the art of Jasper Johns affords new visions of the artist, and ourselves.By Griffin OleynickJanuary 12, 2022
CultureThe Empowerment Trap The documentary LuLaRich shows how the LuLaRoe multilevel-marketing scheme preyed on women’s desire to balance careers with families.By Emma McDonaldJanuary 6, 2022
BooksHard-Won Wisdom Lucille Clifton’s re-issued memoir celebrates life, acknowledges difficult times, and recognizes beauty wherever it can be found.By Clifford ThompsonJanuary 15, 2022
CollectionsChristmas Critics 2021 Editors and contributors recommend books at the end of the year.By The EditorsDecember 15, 2021
CollectionsThomas Merton at Commonweal A selection of the monk, poet, and social critic’s spiritual writings from the archivesBy The EditorsDecember 10, 2018
