Daily Archives: February 2, 2016

The Politics of Spectacle

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

My latest guest post has just gone up over on Political Theology Today: Sovereignty has historically been manifested and exercised in no small measure through spectacle and through glory. The regal finery with which monarchs are attired, the imposing grandeur … Continue reading →

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Podcast: American Football

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

In the latest episode of Mere Fidelity, four effete academics—Matt, Derek, and I are joined by our friend Matt Milsap—discuss the ethics of American Football, especially in light of research suggesting its connection to long term brain damage. We also … Continue reading →

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