Tag Archives: Edmund Burke

America Will Be (More) Authoritarian

Posted on July 14, 2020 by N.S. Palmer

History is full of surprises, but this prediction is a pretty safe bet: In the next 10 years, America will become even more authoritarian. It probably won’t be called “America,” though that change might take a little longer. The continent … Continue reading →

Posted in Political Science, Society | Tagged Anarcho-Tyranny, Anarchy, Authoritarian, Authority, Civic virtue, Edmund Burke, Nationalism, Order, Rule of law, Shared culture, Terrorism, Tolerance | Leave a comment

Pianko and Peoplehood

Posted on August 2, 2016 by N.S. Palmer

My new blog post for The Jewish Journal: Are we not one people, but many? Today’s Jewish population is incredibly diverse. World Jewry includes people of all races and nationalities. It includes “honorary members” such as interfaith spouses and children … Continue reading →

Posted in Jewish Philosophy, Judaism, The Jewish Journal | Tagged Edmund Burke, Ernst Mayr, Evolution, Jewish People, Jewish Peoplehood, Jewish unity, Mordecai Kaplan, Noam Pianko, Pianko, Stroum Center, Zionism | Leave a comment

Law, Tradition, and “Stare Decisis”

Posted on November 30, 2015 by N.S. Palmer

My latest blog post for The Jerusalem Post: Should Orthodox Judaism ordain women as rabbis? The Rabbinical Council of America recently said no, but not based on Jewish law. Instead, it was in deference to tradition: “Due to our aforesaid commitment … Continue reading →