Political Theory

On Sunday, December 10, General Augusto Pinochet of Chile died, at the age of 91.

For as long as I can remember, this country has gotten itself all worked up every four years o

In a recent email, Walter Block wrote, responding some pessimistic comments I had about our libertarian movement:

A feature of conservative thought that I’ve never entirely understood is its persistent anti-technology theme.

Dr. Pavlov's tricks worked in limited ways for dogs who respond mostly according to instinct. But, lest we forget, Iraqis are human beings with free will, and, like all human beings, they are disinclined to appreciate being treated like dogs who respond only to their would-be owner’s rewards and punishments.

Early this year, ethics reform topped Congress’ agenda.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper took the histor

While even the dimmest observer could see the

Hayek argues that exceptionally intelligent people who favor the market tend to find opportunities for professional and financial success outside the Academy (i.e., in the business or professional world). Those who are highly intelligent but ill-disposed toward the market are more likely to choose an academic career. For this reason, the universities come to be filled with those intellectuals who were favorably disposed toward socialism from the beginning.

No government, no matter how tyrannical, maintains its power by force of arms alone. The ruled always greatly outnumber the rulers, and so government depends essentially on the acquiescence of the populace, an acquiescence it attempts to promote through patronage and propaganda.