A morality focused on resolving conflicts tells us nothing about how to live well.
Taking Ideas Seriously: Ayn Rand’s Editorial Precision
Ayn Rand achieved clarity in her writing by taking ideas seriously, paying careful attention to the literal meaning of words and their implications.
The Dishonesty of ‘Real Socialism Has Never Been Tried’
Only wordplay and fantasy speculation can rationalize the idea that the Soviet Union and other brutal regimes weren’t really socialist.
The Dictatorial Impulse Behind the Shaming of PPP Recipients
Shaming attacks seek to punish critics of the welfare state for advocating against such measures as the Paycheck Protection Program.