Category : Philosophy
Posts dedicated to philosophy of society, civic governance and general ideas.
Our Standards on Civility are Trash
People on the left, right and center are constantly criticizing Donald Trump for his juvenile comments and behavior—and rightly so. The president’s inclination toward hurling...
Free Market Fundamentalism is a Unicorn
In a recent article for National Review, Oren Cass introduced readers to a new organization dedicated to helping conservatives “recover” from “market fundamentalism.” This new...
Why Libertarians Should Embrace Love
Libertarians are inclined to make the following argument in defense of liberty: “I don’t care what you do as long as your decisions don’t violate...
The Government is the Enemy of Equality
A major theme running throughout the Democratic Party’s presidential primary is the problem of income inequality. The argument is an appeal to fairness—a value most...
Can We Own Our Thoughts and Words?
by Guest Post
Rocky Ferrenburg I was listening to Dave Smith’s podcast, Part of the Problem, and they brought up a topic that seems to be a spot...
Can Libertarians Justify Legal Abortion?
Abortion is arguably the most controversial and divisive issue today. It involves disagreements on personal topics like bodily rights and the value of human life,...
Opinion: God, Not Government, Is the Author of Freedom
Atheists are quick to criticize God for His alleged deficiencies, claiming His tyrannical nature prevents people from living without fear. According to atheists, God’s behavior...
What If There Was No Legal Smoking Age?
by Guest Post
Liberty is sometimes a tough thing to watch. Like the teenager in a horror movie getting up and going to the kitchen while the audience...
The Problem of Nationalism
by Guest Post
At first glance, the new nationalism of conservatives will seem benign and even uncontroversial. In his book “The Case for Nationalism,” Rich Lowry defines nationalism...
Diversity in Liberty: What Makes Us Different Unites Us
It was night just outside of Washington DC. The crowd of 20-somethings packed the hotel’s ballroom and the energy was high. College kids had come...