The Metaphysics of Mormon Art
Nate Oman | August 30, 2005
Grant me a simple premise: How one thinks about the nature of reality has an impact on how one thinks about art.
The Poetry of Sex, Metaphysics, and Appropriation
Nate Oman | August 25, 2005
Some poets are available for Mormon appropriation and some are only to be envied and enjoyed. John Donne is only to be envied and enjoyed.
The Problems of Mormon-American Toryism
Nate Oman | August 23, 2005
Being an American Mormon makes it difficult, perhaps impossible, for me to be a tory.
From the Archives: A Mormon Studies Family
Nate Oman | August 19, 2005
Both of my parents (now divorced) have been deeply involved in Mormon studies for my entire life. (more…)
Dallin, Sandra and the Supreme Court
Nate Oman | August 18, 2005
Sandra Day O’Connor has retired from the Supreme Court and John Roberts will almost certainly replace her. History might have been different.
“Why Universal Love is Creepy,” or “Thoughts on Disliking my Investigators”
Nate Oman | August 18, 2005
I find the universal love of mankind a little creepy.
Complicity and Consequences
Nate Oman | August 15, 2005
I know some people who assiduously avoid buying Nike shoes. The moral logic of this position, however, is tricky.
DC Get Together Tomorrow
Nate Oman | August 12, 2005
If you are interested, email noman@sidley.com.
An Open Letter to the Dialogue Board
Nate Oman | August 11, 2005
August 11, 2005
To Whom It May Concern:
I hope that you will not find an unsolicited letter presumptuous, but I wanted to give you my thoughts on what I see as Dialogue’s problems and some things it could do to improve.
DC Get Together Reminder
Nate Oman | August 10, 2005
This Saturday at 5pm in Springfield, Virginia. If you are interested in coming, please email me at noman@sidley.com. I will send details and directions via email.