Political Theory

Cohen has a great philosophical virtue. He constantly raises major difficulties for the bad ethical and political doctrines that he professes. 

For once, John Rawls has managed to say something sensible. When Rawls published A Theory of Justice in 1971, he soon found himself the most famous political philosopher in the world. 

In October, the press began reporting Albert Gore's startling catalog of lies. They were legion. How can a person tell so many falsehoods so often about so many things? One newspaper account theorized that it was a habit developed from growing up in a highly-political family.

Joseph Stromberg explains what it is, why it matters, and how a wholly justified public cynicism can bring it into question with stunning results.

Stealing elections is a sign and symbol of how little regard the left has for the rules the undergird a free society, says Thomas DiLorenzo

Human action really is different from the physical sciences, says Gene Callahan. Collecting data and testing results doesn't tell you want you want to know.

From the interview: "The state and the market are incompatible institutions. One exists only to the detriment of the other. That is why there will always be a struggle between power and liberty, and may liberty be the victor in the end."

The country is permanently divided between two classes of voters, but Calhoun saw the way out, says Thomas DiLorenzo

The 2000 election may be a turning point in the unraveling of our overmighty rulers. In the meantime, it's good clean fun for those watching from the sidelines.

It's time to rethink presidential mythology, says William Anderson.