January 13, 2015
What’s the Best Argument for Libertarianism?
Following up on my last post, I’d like to ask you which argument for libertarianism you find most compelling (do feel free to specify the version of libertarianism you affirm)….
Author: Kevin Vallier
January 01, 2015
The Best Argument against Libertarianism
In honor of the New Year, let’s begin with a bit of epistemic hygiene. In your opinion, what’s the best argument against libertarianism? What’s the argument against libertarianism that keeps you…
December 24, 2014
Merry Christmas in a Nation of Indians Ruled by Swedes
Given the season, I’d like to reflect on the “Merry Christmas-Happy Holidays” dispute, and about why people get so upset about the widespread use of either greeting. Sociologist of religion Peter…
November 16, 2014
CFP: The Scope of Religious Exemptions (New Abstract Deadline: December 1st)
We are extending the deadline for submitting abstracts for BGSU’s conference on the scope of religious exemptions until December 1st, 2014. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The Bowling Green Workshop in Applied Ethics…
October 27, 2014
CFP: The Scope of Religious Exemptions (Nov 15th Abstract Deadline)
Just a quick reminder to submit abstracts for BGSU’s conference on the scope of religious exemptions. Our deadline in November 15th, 2014. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The Bowling Green Workshop in…
October 06, 2014
A Genuinely Liberal Approach to Religion in Politics
I’m honored to have the lead essay on Cato Unbound this month. In the essay, I lay out what I take to be a genuinely liberal approach to religion in…