The alternative to right reason is an isolation that allows us to create our own world independent of the world that is.
James V. Schall, SJ
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James V. Schall, S.J., (1928-2019) was emeritus professor of government at Georgetown University and authored numerous books, including The Universe We Think In and On Islam. Read Law & Liberty's tribute to Fr. Schall here.