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Tag: Virtue
The Tragic Impact of Hugh Hefner’s Legacy
On October 27th, Hugh Hefner, the founder of Playboy Magazine, died at age 91. A leader…
Morality and “Me”
It is commonplace for Christians to regard relativism and skepticism as the principal cultural challenges that…
Philosophical Applications on the Road to True Freedom
The concept of human freedom—at least in today’s society—is often an abstract, theoretical concept whose definition…
Snow Days: Is Leisure a Virtue?
“BC Weather Alert. Because of the storm forecast, Boston College will be closed tomorrow, March 14th.”…
Death of Friendship
In his magnum opus After Virture, Alistair MacIntyre brings our attention to a contemporary crisis. The crisis…
Living the Virtue of Sincerity
Although not a widely held belief, there is a story that the word “sincere” comes from…
Father McNellis Gives Talk on Gratitude
On Thursday, April 23, Reverend Paul McNellis, S.J. of Boston College’s philosophy department lectured on gratitude.…
The Joy of the Christian Life
At the beginning of each new year, you most likely spend time reflecting on what you…
Protestant Perspective: Hope
Advent is the season of hope. Although Advent is a season in the Church year, it…