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What I’m Reading Now

February 26, 2021 Michael Giles

My family has a Christmas tradition of giving books, which sometimes contain wisdom therein. These books are not all necessarily *recommended* but they have inspired good thinking about race, politics, faith, human nature, and the good life. Up From Slavery, by Booker T Washington. Two ideas stand out. First are his thoughts on emancipation. We … Continue reading What I’m Reading Now

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Epiphany Radio Program

January 18, 2021 Michael Giles

Last week I was asked by the radio show Epiphany to provide some perspective on the political culture we live in - and what a believer might think about it all. Tune in here.

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Dissertation out

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 Michael Giles

My dissertation is (apparently) available for public consumption. The work forms the backbone for a book monograph on St. Augustine and the relevance of his teaching on the fall for political life and the common good. But in the meantime, all the current chapters are being revised and new ones added. So, consider this the … Continue reading Dissertation out

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My Purpose

November 17, 2020January 27, 2021 Michael Giles

In this blog, I present short reflections, tidbits of scholarship and inquiry, and passing thoughts. I shall strive to be serious-minded, that is, meditating on enduring political and social questions. And yet, I shall strive for a light touch. Everyone hates a blog that takes itself too seriously. My goal is to give my readers … Continue reading My Purpose

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The Love of Glory

November 16, 2020November 18, 2020 Michael Giles

I teach at Holy Cross College, a place that aims to form each student as a “Scholar, Citizen, Leader, and Disciple.” Several of these core objectives of Holy Cross College relate to my research, but let’s think about leadership for a moment. When my students and I talk about leadership, we want to discover what … Continue reading The Love of Glory

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