About the Society

The Orestes Brownson Society was founded on July 4, 2002.  Our goal is to promote the writings of Orestes A. Brownson, a man whom we consider the greatest American Catholic intellect.  We are disheartened by the fact that Brownson is largely ignored and forgotten by modern society and almost entirely by academia throughout America and abroad. Ask your local college professor about Brownson, and you will invariably be met with, "Orestes who?"  We fully admit that Brownson can, at times, be somewhat overwhelming, particularly when addressing abstruse philosophical concepts, but we also point out that Brownson is a master of the English language, and that while particular attention and effort must be expended in reading him, one's labors are richly rewarded.  Ideally, by transfering the writings of Brownson from the dark, dusty recesses of a few scattered libraries to the Internet, a medium accessible at the touch of a button by nearly every person on the planet, we shall restore to him the prestige  he so rightly deserves.

Our work is a daunting task in that we are only a few men who wish to revive the name of a man who ought to be revered by the entire world. We say of Brownson what Ben Jonson said of his contemporary, the immortal Shakespeare: "He is not a man of our age, but a man for all ages."

We implore all interested persons to assist our project by contributing financially, typing articles, offering suggestions, or assisting in some other way. We especially implore your prayers! Lastly, we would like to thank all those individuals who have contributed to  the Society, in particular Mr. David Brindle of Bonaventure Designs, who has given us a website that is befitting Brownson.

- the Orestes Brownson Society