Commentary
I was listening last night to The Epoch Times interview by Jan Jakielek of Professor Aaron Kheriaty. It’s striking for the eloquence of both men. More than that, however, I was astonished at the vision of Kheriaty, which seemed so comprehending, integrated, humane, and completely confident.
As I listened, I thought: this is why we pay intellectuals, to make sense of the world around us in light of the best knowledge from all time. It’s also striking that he has left academia—a very bad omen for that industry. Fortunately, he is still willing to share his insights via The Epoch Times….