June 12, 2012
Is Economic Liberty Harmful?
[Editor’s Note: This essay is part of a symposium on John Tomasi’s Free Market Fairness. For an introduction to the symposium, click here. For a list of all posts in the symposium,…
Posts filed under academic philosophy
March 16, 2012
A Defense of the Unreasonable
I really enjoyed Kevin’s recent discussion of the ‘contraception mandate,’ particularly because his posts highlight a deep and important divide in political philosophy that I think merits attention. Kevin sketches…
March 12, 2012
Workplace Coercion
Coercion is a really difficult concept to define. When theorists say things like “the workplace is a site of coercion” what does that mean, and what should we do about…
February 13, 2012
Political Philosophy’s Fundamental Question
In this post, my aim is to identify political philosophy’s fundamental question. Yes, I want to attempt this in a blog post, so my answer will undoubtedly be radically incomplete….
February 08, 2012
On the Relationship Between Economics and Philosophy
I am teaching a course this term which is basically an examination of modern libertarian political philosophy and political theory for PhD students in economics. But, I am also teaching…
February 06, 2012
Self-Ownership in Eudaimonist Dress
I am delighted that my friend and teacher Roderick Long has engaged my first foray into the blogosphere. Roderick has deeply influenced my views. For instance, if not for him,…