Hegel: The State as God’s Will
Armed with Hegelian philosophy, the modern state would take its divinely appointed stand at the height of history and civilization, as God on earth.
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A Spanish Libertarian’s View of Catalonian Independence
What do the Catalonian separatists want?
Does “More Europe” Mean More Government?
When leading Europhiles say they want more European unity, what they really seem to want is more bureaucracy, regulation, and control.
The Political and Economic Mystiques of State Power
One of the mysteries of human history is how a handful of rulers succeed in gaining the loyalty and obedience of large numbers of subjects and citizens.
Let Catalonia Decide
In an imperfect world, libertarians should support smaller and more decentralized governments as a pragmatic step toward greater liberty.
Passchendaele: A Century after the Horror
Passchendaele is a gruesome example of the human costs of war, as well as the evils of war-making and the political forces that drive it.
Week in Review: September 16, 2017
"Politicians who compromise and seek bipartisanship are the most dangerous among the entire crew in Washington."
Keynes: A Master of Confused and Confusing Prose
A careful reading of Keynes's 'General Theory' suggests its unintelligible prose may be an effort to appear erudite while saying little of value.
The Space Race Is Now “Privatized” — But You’re Still Paying for It
"Ultimately, this is going to be a huge public-private partnership," says Elon Musk, as he rakes in taxpayer money.
Scott Horton on the Endless War in Afghanistan
Jeff Deist and Scott Horton discuss the foreign policy mindset that keeps the Afghanistan conflict churning.
