Amor Mundi

NADIA’S ANGUISH - AND AMERICA’S CHALLENGE

Phil Burpee is a HAC member and a semi-retired carpenter who raises cattle and keeps bees with his wife Esther on their place in southern Alberta - from which roost under the big sky he observes a churning world.

The Return of Political Violence 

This article explores the visceral reactions to the public execution of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, highlighting how anger, possibly fueled by social media and systemic injustices, has become a defining force in modern American society. It underscores the dangerous cycle of rage and violence, noting how it often obscures justice and forewarns of a growing embrace of political and social instability.

Hannah Arendt's Most Womanly Book

Dive into Shaan Sachdev’s riveting review of the new edition of The Life of the Mind, where Hannah Arendt’s fearless exploration of meaning over truth—and her resistance to the masculine confines of traditional philosophy—takes center stage in a bold, open-ended celebration of thought itself.

An Anachronism That Still Flourishes

A.M. Hickman sees upstate New York as a place in decline but full of rugged beauty and independent spirit. He admires its honesty, simplicity, and connection to America's roots, untouched by modern changes.

The Normal American

Fintan O’Toole argues that Trump’s supporters, despite his disparagement of America, demonstrate a profound confidence in its resilience, viewing his disruptive leadership as a path to restoring imagined national normalcy. The election underscores shifting gender dynamics and societal divisions, redefining the idea of who is considered a "normal American."

Who Are the Elite?

Musa al-Gharbi’s We Have Never Been Woke critiques symbolic capitalists—elites who dominate the symbolic economy—arguing that their wokeness often masks exploitative practices across both privileged and marginalized identities.

A Carnival of Destruction

The elite's complicity in mass movements lies in their thrill at unmasking societal hypocrisy, yet this descent into shamelessness fuels a carnival of destruction that empowers mob rule. Straddling the line between boldness and brazen disregard, figures like Trump and Musk embody the seductive but corrosive allure of totalitarian nihilism.

The Changing of the Guard

The dominance of liberal elites in media, academia, and business is unraveling as alternative narratives and new power structures emerge. The loss of control over information flows signals a seismic shift, with legacy institutions struggling to adapt while social media and decentralized platforms reshape the landscape of influence.

Elite Failure

Discover why Donald Trump’s political comeback is more than just another election win—it's the embodiment of a powerful movement fueled by everyday Americans demanding real change. This article dives deep into the growing resentment toward an elite establishment and uncovers how Trump has harnessed a collective sense of frustration and urgency, reshaping American politics as he challenges the power of longstanding institutions.