Peace, Persuasion, and Prosperity
Family is the fundamental unit of society, and family dynamics are a very useful lens for understanding cultures, nations, and political-ideological differences across the world. People’s expectations and preferences for …
The relationship between the teachings of Christ and many so-called Christian religions (historically and vaguely called “Christianity”) is similar to the relationship between the scientific method and science as a …
Unsurprisingly, not all economists agree on how to approach what used to be called “political economy”. Adam Smith in 1776 defined it as “an inquiry into the nature and causes …
Value hierarchies are inevitable. What value belongs at the top to make sure the others stay in their proper place? The ancient Greeks spoke of three perspectives: pathos, ethos, and …
Why shouldn’t you be forced to marry and have children against your will? Why shouldn’t you be forced to join and support a religious organization? Why shouldn’t you be forced …
What is Culture? As individuals, people experience consciousness (identity, intelligence, soul, conscience), develop character (will, agency, behavioral patterns, habits), and demonstrate preferences of style (taste). Biological traits and tendencies both …
These words are commonly conflated and treated as synonyms. Do you know the difference between them? Nation: a group of people with common ancestry and language Country: a geographic region …
Table of Contents Introduction – Principles of Justice Law and Order in a Free Society – Private Governance – Rules Without Rulers – Ex Ante Solutions – Ex Post Solutions …
“If history could teach us anything, it would be that private property is inextricably linked with civilization.” – Ludwig von Mises Who owns you? It may seem like a silly …
You want the world to be a better place, and so do I. However, we probably don’t agree on exactly what “better” means or how it can be realized. Now …