The Dismal Science | National Catholic Reporter

The Dismal Science | National Catholic Reporter by MSW.  MGB: Something is scientific or not depending on the abitity to measure and test it - which is why, quite regrettably - political science has become more about mathematics than poltics - although the cultural theory movement seems to be making inroads in both areas.  It also has some interesting things to say about religion (and undoubedly the sadly named Acton Institute).  Elaine Pagels book about Revelation is an example of using cultural theory to interpet scripture (according to Elaine, John of Patmos lost the debate in the end and the Pauline Christians whom he was writing against, won it).  If I ever go back to finish my PhD, it will be about Culture, not Economics - although I will likely be bringing math to it.