Rights are not metaphysical entities. No pathologist finds them during an autopsy. In a sense, they are conventions, but by that, I do not mean they are arbitrary. They are conventions much in the same way that David Hume saw the virtue of justice, which he equated with respect for property.
Tag: philosophy
How I Changed My Mind on Intellectual Property
I’d been solidly libertarian for many years the first time I gave thought to “intellectual property” (copyrights and patents) at all. Someone mentioned the protection of property, including intellectual property, as the root of prosperity and freedom. I agreed without hesitation. It just seemed to make sense.
We Are the Economy They Want to Regulate
The question is not whether the market should be regulated, but who should regulate it. And the only two choices are: 1) market participants through the exercise of their free and peaceful choices or 2) politicians and bureaucrats relying on the threat of violence to impose their will.
Philosophy of Voluntaryism 005 – How to Protest (57m)
Philosophy of Voluntaryism 005 is a look at the practice of protesting by Danilo and Jim.
Equality of Opportunity?
Many conservatives and capitalists are fond of saying they don’t believe in equality of results but rather equality of opportunity. I believe this is a horrible strategy, and I believe it is bad philosophy; both politically and personally.
Philosophy of Voluntaryism 004 – Nonviolent Communication, How to Build Bridges (1h7m)
Philosophy of Voluntaryism 004 welcomes Chris Chew to the podcast for a discussion on Nonviolent Communication (NVC) with Danilo and Jim.
Epochs, Evolution, Nationalism, and Synthesis: What Gives Anarchists The Best Chance At Reaching AnCapistan?
Anarchy doesn’t need to be redefined. The pillars are stable. What it needs is a new foundation, those very foundations that allowed the philosophy of Anarchy and Liberty to appear on the world stage in the first place. The Pillars are strong. The Foundation is crumbling.
Wealth, Generosity, and How Others are Valued
I believe a reason some people will believe that rich people are heartless is because rich people will innately value others less than poor people will. All human interaction is an exchange of values.
Marx Was Wrong
Marx really didn’t understand anything about economics. Economics seems to be all about human motivations. He didn’t seem to understand anyone’s motivation except his own. And apparently he was insane.
Liberty Only Requires Removing One Lie
We don’t actually need to make people know anything new, or be anything new, in order to drastically improve society.