Philosophy

While Hayek did not write directly about the American Civil War, some of his writings provide insights on the conflict.

While Hayek did not write directly about the American Civil War, some of his writings provide insights on the conflict.

Modern psychology has been at odds with the praxeology of the Austrian School, as psychologists have tended to see humans as passive and reactive, while Austrians view human action as purposeful. Recent developments in the field might change that narrative.

Modern psychology has been at odds with the praxeology of the Austrian School, as psychologists have tended to see humans as passive and reactive, while Austrians view human action as purposeful. Recent developments in the field might change that narrative.

In this week's Friday Philosophy, Dr. David Gordon takes on Alex Honneth's The Working Sovereign. While Dr. Gordon acknowledges that the author gives an "Honneth" effort, his logic and grasp of the world of work fall way short of being convincing.

In this week's Friday Philosophy, Dr. David Gordon takes on Alex Honneth's The Working Sovereign. While Dr. Gordon acknowledges that the author gives an "Honneth" effort, his logic and grasp of the world of work fall way short of being convincing.

Murray Rothbard called egalitarianism a "revolt against nature," and he believed that the egalitarianism inherent in the Fourteenth Amendment was socially harmful. Social engineering never turns out well, but that doesn't discourage progressives from engaging in it.

Critics of free markets such as Oren Cass claim that Austrians and other supporters of the free economy are engaged in “market fundamentalism.” However, support for free markets is not an act of blind faith but is based upon understanding of how markets actually work.

Critics of free markets such as Oren Cass claim that Austrians and other supporters of the free economy are engaged in “market fundamentalism.” However, support for free markets is not an act of blind faith but is based upon understanding of how markets actually work.

Murray Rothbard called egalitarianism a “revolt against nature,” and he believed that the egalitarianism inherent in the Fourteenth Amendment was socially harmful. Social engineering never turns out well, but that doesn‘t discourage progressives from engaging in it.