October 11, 2013
Most Public Goods Arguments are Bad
I sometimes report on BHL-relevant developments in philosophy journals, and I’ve just found a total gem of a piece that you should all be aware of. Philosopher Jonny Anomaly (yes,…
Month: October 2013
October 09, 2013
Hiring a hit man: On Shutting Down, Take 2
Four short and one more substantial response to comments on my last post. 1. I don’t know of any existing government that shouldn’t be downsized and I doubt there will…
October 08, 2013
Is a Non-Ideological Political Philosophy Possible?
Political philosophers are often critical of “ideologues.” Ideologues are, presumably, those who advocate for a series of laws and policies based on a narrow set of political principles that mangle…
October 03, 2013
Hours Worked and Productivity
The Economist ran an article recently called “Get a Life”. It argues that there tends to be higher worker productivity in countries where people work fewer hours. Excerpt: And it seems that…
October 02, 2013
More Lying with True Numbers
Headlines like this have been floating around: “For The First Time Ever, A Majority Of Jobless Workers Over 25 Have Been To College” I often see such headlines paired with…