“What the historian Elie Kedourie called "the Chatham House Version" - that toxic amalgam of smugness, moral relativism, and cherished feelings of guilt about the achievements of Western civilization - everywhere nurtured the catechism of established opinion.”
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Roger Kimball
Roger Kimball, born in 1953, is an accomplished editor known for his sharp insights and profound understanding of literature, art, and culture. He has extensive experience in the publishing industry, having served as an editor for several prominent publishing houses, including The New Criterion and The New York Sun. Kimball's editorial work has had a significant impact on many writers and thinkers. more
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