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  • The Importance of Western Civ Studies in Modern Universities

    The Importance of Western Civ Studies in Modern Universities

    Russell Kirk, a conservative academic, argued in his essay “Cultural Debris” that civilizations are held together not by force, but by moral and intellectual principles. He believed that the fabric of civilization is a complex tapestry woven from historical and philosophical threads, exemplified by its canon. However, Kirk was concerned about the state of modern…