A source of frustration for Classical Liberals is the hijacking of the term "Liberal" to the Progressive agenda. For an in depth discussion of the socialist ancestry of modern Liberalism check out Liberal Fascism. Libertarianism, a book by Libertarian David … Continued
Personal Liberty
The Road Less Traveled
The Road Less Traveled is possibly one my favorite non-fiction books. It examines the view of the world as being one where our psychology, spirituality, and physical health are closely tied together.
Stranger in a Strange Land
If you ask my favorite book, I’m likely to say either Stranger in a Strange Land or The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, both by Robert A. Heinlein and both absolutely genius books. While both books deal with the same … Continued
Who Controls the Internet
The three major wars of the 20th century (i.e. WW I, WW II, and The Cold War) have dominated the perceived relationship of the individual to government. While some claim that innovation in communication technology contributed to the fall of … Continued
Outliers: The Story of Success
“Success is never achieved in a vacuum.” says Malcolm Gladwell in his book about the most successful people in the modern world.
Liberal Fascism
“Fascist!” there are few words that are more quickly associated with evil. But do we know what it means? Surely actual Fascists didn’t think of themselves as evil? Jonah Goldberg explains the logic behind the original Totalitarian philosophies, so we may recognize their intellectual descendants.
Time Enough for Love
While Time Enough for Love is not Robert Heinlein’s greatest book, it is part of a series of books that approach some of the deepest issues in human existence.
Animal Farm
If there is one point that Orwell makes with Animal Farm it is that Freedom can not be passively kept, but must be actively guarded. The doom of the animals of the Manor Farm finds them because (after winning their … Continued
The Moon is a Harsh Mistress
Many people consider Robert Heinlein the “Grand Master” of Science Fiction. Strangely his two greatest works Stranger in a Strange Land and The Moon is a Harsh Mistress do not fit the common mold of the genre. Both create a … Continued