In a world increasingly shaped by secularism and scientific empiricism, a paradox emerges: the enduring belief that history has direction, meaning and purpose—a secularized form of providentialism.

"Economic development is not about making promises; it is about making progress." — Jeffrey Sachs ...

M&T, a new French cheese boutique and bistro, uses artisanal Comte instead and to great effect. A French dairy co-operative representing more than 8,500 farms is behind M&T, short for Monts ...