Intellectual Cultural and Political Thought
Explore the forces shaping modern society with our curated reading list on intellectual, cultural, and political thought. From George Weigel’s analysis of Western civilization in *The Cube and the Cathedral* to probing works like *Intellectuals* and *Leisure, the Basis of Culture*, this collection examines power, faith, and ideology. Dive into history and political science with *Red Star Over Hollywood* and timeless reflections on belief, leadership, and the foundations of a free society.
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The Cube and the Cathedral
by George Weigel
Argues that Europe's separation of religion from politics has led to its decline and that religion, instead of being suspect, should be viewed in the U.S. and Europe as an ally of human rights and freedom.
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Red Star Over Hollywood
by Ronald Radosh
Using material from Hollywood insiders, the authors trace the growth of the Communist Party from the 1920s, when stars like Charlie Chaplin and Groucho Marx toured the Soviet Union and came back converted, through the 1930s and the war years, when the party achieved critical mass in Hollywood.
