by Kevin Bauder | Dec 15, 2016 | Culture, Dress, Manliness
A gentleman needs to be able to tie his own necktie. In fact, a gentleman should master at least three necktie knots–which he uses will depend upon the tie, the outfit he’s wearing it with, and the occasion he’s wearing it for. The most basic knot is...
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 30, 2016 | America, Ethics, Logic and Argumentation, Manliness
I think he’s just about right on this topic. Have we entered a cultural situation in which men are automatically perceived as bad because some men are bad? Some years ago I read a feminist declare that “All men are potential rapists.” Popular culture, especially...
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 26, 2016 | Anthropology, Manliness
Ignore the Catholicism in Dwight Longenecker’s essay, but pay attention to the good sense. In a society that is increasingly feminized, a beard also makes a statement about masculinity. Without being aggressive or overly assertive, a beard still makes a positive...
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 22, 2016 | Culture, Education, Manliness
So say Brent and Kate McKay at The Art of Manliness. They offer eight reasons “Why Every Man Should Study Classical Culture.” Here’s a bit: Our educational system has become increasingly specialized. We’ve created artificial barriers between...
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 15, 2016 | Education, Library, Manliness
The Art of Manliness lists the “50 Best Books for Boys and Young Men.” Some I’ve read, some I’ve haven’t. I’ll have to work my way through the list.
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 9, 2016 | America, Family, Manliness
Brett and Kate McKay are at it again, with a followup to the recent article on the problem of immaturity among young men. They’ve been reading some of the right stuff and they are drawing some good conclusions. Again, well worth a read. The central problem can...
