Intellectual Takeout

Intellectual Takeout Feeding minds, pursuing truth. đź§ 
501(c)(3) providing a platform for rational discourse.

Intellectual Takeout is a digital media nonprofit whose mission is to feed minds, foster discussion, and inspire action. We are proud to have an audience that is almost equal parts conservative and liberal and consists of over one million people on social media. Feed Minds

We produce thought-provoking content that is both relevant and concise. We’ll occasionally share longer pieces, but they’re t

he exception rather than the rule. In our blogs, we take complex ideas and break them down in a digestible form. Our authors draw from influential works, the great past of Western tradition, and interesting news items of today. Foster Discussion

Truth is best pursued through dialogue, and we see ourselves as joined in this pursuit with our audience. We offer a place to discuss significant and sometimes controversial issues in a respectful manner. Our blog posts are aimed at fostering discussion, rather than attempting to give the whole picture. Our authors tend not to be too dogmatic, and often have their own positions modified by insightful comments from audience members. Inspire Action

Ultimately, what we’re about at Intellectual Takeout is promoting human flourishing, which Aristotle said is achieved through a life of virtue and contemplation. We promote reflection on issues intimately connected with achieving this flourishing, and hope that this reflection will impact people’s lives.

Is social justice ideology bad for you?
06/19/2026

Is social justice ideology bad for you?

Is social justice ideology bad for you? It may be making young people anxious, depressed, and unhappy. Here’s what the data show.

Could this loneliness have an on America, namely, the loss of “self and world”?
06/19/2026

Could this loneliness have an on America, namely, the loss of “self and world”?

While browsing through a recently discovered bookstore, I stumbled across a book titled, Republican Like Me: How I Left the Liberal Bubble and Learned to Love

Life will go much better if we follow the tried and true Success Sequence: education, job, marriage, children – in that ...
06/19/2026

Life will go much better if we follow the tried and true Success Sequence: education, job, marriage, children – in that order.

Millennials may have it tough in a society where values and the job market seem equally disrupted, but here is what they need to know: the odds are that,

The five people below, though recognized for things that would be considered less than religious by most, all discovered...
06/19/2026

The five people below, though recognized for things that would be considered less than religious by most, all discovered religion late in their lives, with some even on their deathbeds.

Though some see deathbed conversions merely as a convenient way of covering one’s tracks before leaping into the uncharted territory of death, others believe

What movie recommendations do you have?
06/19/2026

What movie recommendations do you have?

But when rain, temps in the 90s, or just plain old fatigue drive us indoors, diving into some movies can make for a delightful investment of our time. And

Why do so many young people have a low opinion of their dating skills?
06/18/2026

Why do so many young people have a low opinion of their dating skills?

Young people today are experiencing a dating crisis. According to a February report by the Institute for Family Studies (IFS), only 31% of young adults are

Where do you stand on the natural medicine versus conventional medicine debate?
06/18/2026

Where do you stand on the natural medicine versus conventional medicine debate?

Is natural medicine fake? Is conventional medicine evil? Unfortunately, conventional and natural medicine often seem at odds.

I was serving as a Housemaster in an English boarding school when I finally learned the full importance of shoes.
06/18/2026

I was serving as a Housemaster in an English boarding school when I finally learned the full importance of shoes.

When tempted to wear flashy footwear, to slop around in slippers or ramble along in running shoes, let us remember the importance of shoes.

How can we raise resilient kids?
06/18/2026

How can we raise resilient kids?

My five-year-old was a blubbering, hot mess. He tackled kindergarten fine nine months before, but the first day of summer camp was too much for him.

How do you choose good books to read?
06/18/2026

How do you choose good books to read?

I have a problem. This problem doesn't consume me, but it often concerns me. It can lead me to inaction and make me doubt my judgment.

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