Place, flourishing, mobility, meritocracy, etc.

It's too big to summarize well here, but I think MOJ readers would enjoy the fascinating conversation that is rollicking along at First Things' "Postmodern Conservative" blog (here) and "Front Porch Republic" (here).  Take a look also at Jody Bottum's contribution, at "First Thoughts (here).  And, for a refresher, check out the many MOJ posts -- including this one -- regarding Philip Bess's work on urbanism.  Great, challenging stuff.