Philosophy and Methodology
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The Anticapitalistic Bias of American Intellectuals
In the U.S., an almost unsurmountable gulf separates “society” from the intellectuals, writes Ludwig von Mises (1881–1973).
Democracy and Liberty
It is generally accepted that a government can enslave the citizens — unless it is a democratic government. Mistake!
Why Religious People Struggle with Economics
Let's say that Jesus had not offered salvation to all but instead had restricted the number of units of salvation to exactly 1,000.
Introduction to ‘Great Wars and Great Leaders’
From the 18th century to our own time, the liberal tradition has stood firmly against war, based both on principle and on the reality of how and wh
On Doing Something About It
If a prominent politician hires a hall to make a speech, stay away; the absent audience will bring him to a realization of his nothingness, writes
Innovation Requires Economic Freedom
The foremost aim of despotic government is to prevent any innovations that could endanger its own supremacy.
Of Muses and Mises: A Prelude to Natural Philosophy
The economic thought that impressed Rothbard is to be found in Hesiod’s didactic poem/farmer’s almanac, The Works and Days.
The Real Meaning of “Defense”
Obey or die. Isn't this the philosophy of all government in all times and all places?
Is QE3 Ahead?
History is littered with monetary managers who believed they were in total control — until the disaster hit.
