George H. Smith concludes the series with a look at Roy Childs’s evolving views on anarchism.

George H. Smith turns to what may be Roy Childs’s most recognized role in the libertarian movement: book reviewer.

George H. Smith tackles several misconceptions about the theory of anarchism—and contrasts it with the condition of anarchy.

“The idea of value has different meanings as used in different intellectual disciplines, [and] a common meaning…does not exist.”

Jefferson drew on a rich intellectual tradition when he drafted the Declaration of Independence. But did he also draw directly from contemporary works?

“To some modern academics…a person intellectually committed to uncompromising liberty and justice is inconceivable.”

“The Age of Reason is perhaps the finest deistic piece ever penned.”

Smith interrupts his usual series with a 30-question trivia quiz.

George H. Smith discusses Buckle’s stress on the importance of ideas in the progress of civilization.

Smith continues his series on the thought of Thomas Hodgskin by explaining his belief in natural property rights.

Smith discusses the major criticism of natural rights and the consent theory of government – that these doctrines will land us in anarchy.

George H. Smith concludes this series with a close look at Herbert Spencer’s views on charity and the poor.

Smith tells the story of how a disagreement with Roy Childs over the ideas of Irving Kristol resulted in a serious argument.

George H. Smith discusses some of Spencer’s concerns about the intellectual and moral obstacles to achieving a free society.

George H. Smith discusses the meaning of “natural rights” and some historical aspects of this theory.

George H. Smith presents the rudiments of a theory of children’s rights.

George H. Smith discusses various formulations of the non-aggression principle and concludes with some remarks about the problem of pollution.