Articles of Note

The asterisk dates back at least to Aristarchus of Samothrace, who edited Homer. It has been used to signal caution — marking plagiarism, omissions, and vulgarity... more »

New Books

The economist Albert O. Hirschman’s insights have been watered down by Gladwell and Sunstein into “Hirschmanisms,” bland chestnuts repeated by the dinner-party bore... more »

Essays & Opinions

Does having views typical of one’s time absolve one from the judgment of future generations? Consider the example of Winston Churchill... more »