Ben Shapiro And George Will Discuss The Woke Future Of America

In 'Ideas Have Consequences,' Richard M. Weaver argues that the decline of Western civilization is a result of the increasing acceptance of relativism over absolute reality. Despite advancements in knowledge, this shift away from the realist intellectual tradition has weakened Western society's capacity for reason, leading to catastrophic consequences for social order and individual rights. Weaver proposes a remedy in the renewed acceptance of absolute reality and the recognition that ideas, like actions, have consequences. The book also includes a foreword by Roger Kimball and an afterword by Ted J. Smith III, providing additional context and insights into Weaver's work and its historical significance.

This book is a compilation of George F. Will's columns written between 2008 and 2020. It delves into a variety of subjects, including court cases, particularly those from the Supreme Court, the American Revolutionary War, historical figures like Frederick Douglass and JFK, and assessments of modern State of the Union Addresses. Will also addresses topics such as American socialists, anti-capitalist conservatives, drug policy, the criminal justice system, climatology, the Coronavirus, the First Amendment, parenting, meritocracy and education, China, fascism, authoritarianism, and cultural figures like Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, and The Beach Boys. The collection is characterized by Will's wisdom, humor, and his ability to combine high thinking with a shrewd understanding of day-to-day American politics.