Rothbard on Marxism as a Religion
Murray Rothbard’s criticism of Marxism is often misunderstood.
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What’s in a Name? Why the Definition of Capitalism Matters
Capitalism is often blamed for the effects of policies that aren't capitalism. This is why we need a better definition of capitalism.
Burned at the Stake: Stakeholder Theory and Shareholder Interests Don’t Line Up
An obvious criticism of stakeholder theory is that the key notion of the theory is undefined. Who counts as a “stakeholder”?
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.
Lord Acton on Slavery and the War between the States
Acton not only condemns absolute monarchy but unlimited majority rule as well. If anything, majority rule is worse, because it is much harder to resist.
A New Defense of the Single Tax
Can natural resources be appropriated but still subject to a rental tax?
Rothbard on Immoral Choices
Some oppose the free market because it allows them to make immoral choices. How can promarket people respond to this critique without relying on their value system?
Should We Get Rid of Guns?
A philosopher has recently argued for the abolition of the Second Amendment, but he seemingly does this using the premises of the nonaggression principle.
Why It’s Important to Prepare Students for “Trick Questions”
A "good" education consists of learning how to spot "trick questions" that lead us astray from clear thinking. We often see that every "free lunch" offered by politicians involves at least one trick question.
Kyle Rittenhouse and the Evil of Generalized Justice
Will guilt or innocence in criminal trials increasingly hinge on broader desirable social justice outcomes?
