Category : Philosophy
Posts dedicated to philosophy of society, civic governance and general ideas.
A Theory of Justice and Civilization
by Ian Tartt “Liberty and justice for all” is a popular phrase in the American lexicon, especially as it is the last line in the...
The Re-Patriarchy of Post-Feminism
by Guest Post
Don’t get me wrong. I’m enjoying this immensely. The smug, condescending, self-righteous champions of women’s political nobility, dignity and worth are being paraded in public...
The Case for Private Borders
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: by Ian Tartt Immigration is a hot topic, especially since the most recent presidential election. Some people advocate increased border...
The Need for a Libertarian Machiavelli: Pragmatism Over Intellectual Egoism
by Guest Post
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: In 2016, the Libertarian Party gave us Gary Johnson. So they essentially gave us nothing, which is really not surprising,...
A Look at No Particular Orderism and a Possible Path to Freedom
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: Written by Ian Tartt “No particular orderism” (also called “no particular order) is a position held by members of the...
Libertarians are not “Atomistic”
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: by Ian Tartt Libertarians have a reputation for being “atomistic”. Those who attach this label to libertarians assume...
The Death of the Statesman: Trump’s “Real News” Show
by Gavin Hanson
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: Written By Gavin Hanson For two weeks now, President Donald Trump‘s personal Facebook page has released a weekly segment entitled...
Why “Liberal” and “Conservative” Are No Longer Useful Political Terms
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: Written by Ian Tartt Are the terms “liberal” and “conservative” useful for accurately describing someone’s political views or are...
Did Robert E. Lee Oppose Slavery?
by Guest Post
David Sivak After white nationalists protested the City of Charlottesville’s plan to remove a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, conservative commentator Dinesh D’Souza claimed Sunday that Lee...
Milton Friedman Was Right to Call Them ‘Government Schools’
by Guest Post
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: Yesterday was Milton Friedman’s birthday. He was the 1976 Nobel-prize winning economist who promoted free-market ideals and limited government. The...