Arete Review

Political discourse has devolved into emotion-driven polarization, creating an "us versus them" mentality. Bipartisan compromise is rare, and free speech is often sidelined in favor of protecting feelings on both sides. To counter this, Arete pursues three core missions inspired by its name, which means virtue or excellence in ancient Greek. Following Aristotle’s idea of virtue as the mean between extremes, Arete explores middle-ground solutions to polarized issues. Its mission is to (1) foster intellectual freedom in academia, (2) promote free speech in polarized environments, and (3) examine nuanced solutions to divisive issues. Arete publishes content that (1) focuses on political theory and polarization, (2) explores alternative perspectives on controversial news, and (3) presents balanced solutions to polarized debates. Contact us at info@aretereview.org or visit our website at aretereview.org.