Author: Jacob T. Levy

February 11, 2015

On the idea of rationalism

In comments here and at Marginal Revolution, there have been some questions about my use of the term “rationalism.” Herewith some relevant passages from the Rationalism, Pluralism, and Freedom. I…
February 09, 2015

Speaking on speech at Ottawa

Thanks to the good graces of the Institute for Liberal Studies, I’ll be giving a talk on freedom of speech and expression at the University of Ottawa tomorrow evening (February…
January 12, 2015

Some academic announcements

1) People who are writing political theory or philosophy book manuscripts: there are still couple of days left in which to apply to the annual Montreal Political Theory Manuscript Workshop…
November 25, 2014

Montesquieu quote of the day

“Political liberty consists in security, or, at least, in the opinion that we enjoy security. This security is never more dangerously attacked than in public or private accusations. It is,…