February 20, 2016

I am rereading Peter Leithart’s book on Jane Austen, Miniatures and Morals. In the introduction he says this, “The moral philosopher Alsadair MacIntyre discerns an Aristotelian trait in Austen’s recognition that virtues are formed, tested, and manifested within community. As Aristotle pointed out, this makes ethics a subdivision of politics–that is, it makes the question […]

Christianity Today has got a great post out about Lenten reading. Rather than recommend the usual non-fiction devotional type books, this one focuses on literature and poetry that nourish the soul. I love that. They’ve got some classics and some newer titles. Check it out here. When I think about what books nourish my soul,