Category Archives: Philosophy
Commented on a Story on Mysticism and Rain
I commented on a report that tribesmen in northern Mindanao are doing mystical rituals to “appease nature” and prevent rainstorms. My comment: “It is better drainage systems, stronger structures, and effective communication, that the provinces need to better deal with rainstorms. These … Continue reading
Filed under Capitalism, Philosophy
Ayn Rand on Self-Determination of Nations
“The right of “the self-determination of nations” applies only to free societies or to societies seeking to establish freedom; it does not apply to dictatorships. Just as an individual’s right of free action does not include the “right” to commit … Continue reading
Filed under Ayn Rand, History, Philosophy
My Interview with John David Lewis
First published in American Thinker on September 22, 2011. Dr. John David Lewis is a visiting associate professor in the philosophy, politics, and economics program at Duke University, a contributing editor to The Objective Standard, and the author of the book Nothing Less Than … Continue reading
Filed under Favorites, History, Philosophy
Sam Harris Versus the Self-Made Man
By Joshua Lipana (In light of the most recent attack by Sam Harris on economic freedom, I am posting here my commentary, first published in American Thinker, that takes on an older of op-ed of his in the Huffington Post with … Continue reading
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“Fact and Value” from Dr. Leonard Peikoff
This is a long article. I advise Objectivists and other people interested in Objectivism to read this. The article is called Fact and Value by Dr. Leonard Peikoff. I wholeheartedly agree and endorse Dr. Peikoff’s article. http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=objectivism_fv
Filed under Ayn Rand, Philosophy
