Philosophy

David Gordon reviews J.W. Rich's new book, Praxeological Ethics: An Inquiry into the Nature and Foundation of Ethics and finds much to like about this volume.

David Gordon reviews J.W. Rich's new book, Praxeological Ethics: An Inquiry into the Nature and Foundation of Ethics and finds much to like about this volume.

Professor Tara Smith tries to set the record straight regarding Ayn Rand, Objectivism, and reason. Unfortunately, as David Gordon demonstrates, Smith's analysis misses the mark.

American politicians today are attacking free economic exchange, claiming it is lowering our standards of living. In reality, trade and exchange is the real golden goose.

Socialists claim that any work done in a market economy is oppressive because labor in that situation cannot be adequately compensated. However, workers in a market system freely choose among many alternatives in order provide the best opportunities for themselves.

The socialist case against capitalism is not based upon facts of history, yet socialism is still seen as the superior moral system. Over time, capitalism creates wealth across society while socialism creates poverty.

"Self-determination, imperialism, and secession are three ways of looking at the same object."

Economic laws represent the real world. They are not ideologies or objects of worship. These laws are not the product of an ideological wish list but rather explain production and exchange.

As the progressive Left expands its occupation of our institutions, the concept of truth itself becomes little more than a weapon to utilize to achieve political goals.

In his latest book, Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative, Glenn Loury engages in what David Gordon calls an argument by fiat. While Loury makes a good faith effort to explain his points, his logic is nonetheless lacking.