Category Archives: Critic’s Lens

“Man can never become omniscient. He can never be absolutely certain that his inquiries were not misled and that what he considers as certain truth is not error. All that man can do is to submit all his theories again and again to the most critical reexamination.” — Ludwig von Mises

Review: Under the Banner of Heaven

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

Reviewed on Goodreads.com Jon Krakauer’s 2003 book Under the Banner of Heaven is a synthesis of two things — a raw look at the history of Mormonism; and a glaring expose on the 1984 double murder in Provo, Utah carried … Continue reading →

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Review: How the States Got Their Shapes

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

Reviewed on Goodreads.com I had hoped for an in-depth history of the American states’ borders when I first learned about the book How the States Got Their Shapes by Mark Stein. I should have known that a mere 300 pages … Continue reading →

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Review: Among the Thugs

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

Reviewed on Goodreads.com What it lacks for in real application of the scientific method, Among the Thugs more than makes up for in raw exposure. This is not just an expose on football hooliganism in England; it’s a full-fledged, first-hand … Continue reading →

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