Christian conservative media is replete with applications of Aristotle to modern American politics. Recently, the venerable philosopher has been employed to support a more active federal government, one that does not shy away from moral or economic paternalism, under the banner of national conservatism. But this employment may not be altogether appropriate.
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Collin Slowey
Collin Slowey is a writer on politics, culture, and religion whose work has been featured in The American Conservative, The Dallas Morning News, and Public Discourse, among other outlets.
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