Liberalism
From the Publisher May–June 2022
Bob Murphy talks inflation and why suddenly everyone is an expert, and then why Jim Rogers says buy a motorcycle and see the world: It's a great way to get an education. Jeff and Peyton Gouzien discuss big questions like liberalism and illiberalism in the twentieth century and David Gordon reviews The Lords of Easy Money, a thoroughgoing critique of the subversive power of the Fed.
Liberalism and Illiberalism in the Twenty-First Century
The dichotomies of the twentieth century and the turning of the tide toward illiberalness highlight not only a difference in the thinking within the liberty community, but Americans and people in general. We are left with the consequences of this thinking and the beast it created.
Putnam on Objective Ethics in Economics
While Hilary Putnam was not a friend of free-market economics and remained a socialist throughout his life, he made important contributions to the subject of ethics.
Why Rothbard Stayed Away from Berlin
The nonaggression principle and negative freedom are not the same thing. Isaiah Berlin's work shows the key difference between them.
Against Biden’s Mandates
Contra Mr. Biden, this is entirely about freedom and personal choice.
The Prussian Aristocrat Who Spoke Out for Liberty
Wilhelm von Humboldt ’s opposition to the reactionary policies of his government gained him as much ill-will at court as it did popularity among the people.
Review: Trust in a Polarized Age
Kevin Vallier's new book is a valuable contribution to "public reason liberalism," introducing useful arguments for strengthening private property rights.