The academic left did not critique the Enlightenment. It declared it morally tainted and beyond repair. That declaration has become ritualized. It is repeated often enough to feel settled. It is ...

Source: John Locke's Kit-cat portrait by Godfrey Kneller, National Portrait Gallery, London The English philosopher John Locke (1632-1704) played a vital role in promoting the ideals of the ...

In this interview, exclusive for CounterPunch, Richard Whatmore discusses his latest book, The End of Enlightenment: Empire, Commerce, Crisis (Penguin, 2023). In a world that demands highly rational ...

As we kick off the year commemorating the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Army, we’ll reflect on the rich legacy of service, highlighting events that marked periods in our ...

The coil of human transformation is often wound tightly. And, as we have seen in the past, and once set in motion, insurmountable change is at hand. Certain epochs stand out, reshaping not just our ...