The Roots of Collectivist Thinking
The idea is now widespread that communities or groups exercise a form of collective thought, which can be duly expressed by the leader of the group as the thoughts of the group mind.
The idea is now widespread that communities or groups exercise a form of collective thought, which can be duly expressed by the leader of the group as the thoughts of the group mind.
National Review’s purging of the John Birch Society was done because the Birchers began to turn against the Vietnam War.
While the jury still is out regarding Javier Milei’s economic “reforms” in Argentina, one must remember that economic intervention in that country is thoroughly entrenched in political and economic life there.
This article, while arguing against Walter Block's evictionism, nevertheless tries to find a common ground on the topic of abortion.
Libertarianism and free markets depend upon peace. Murray Rothbard believed that war destroys freedom and free exchange, so keeping the peace is vitally important.
While classical liberalism is preferable to socialism and interventionism, it is, at best, a halfway house to total freedom.
Modern egalitarianism is incompatible with individual liberty, something that is not proclaimed in political life. Egalitarians understand this, which is why they want to erase individual liberty altogether.
This week, Dr. Gordon explores some devastating critiques of utilitarianism from the philosopher F. H. Bradley.
Liberty is not a luxury good. It is necessary for civilization to thrive and the end of liberty will also be the end of civilization. Karl Popper understood that as well as anyone who has lived.
Although classical liberalism was imperfect, especially with its emphasis upon “limited” government, nonetheless, it provided at least a glimpse of a free society. We also should continue the heroes of classical liberalism.