Excursions into Libertarian Thought https://www.libertarianism.org/rss/podcast/excursions https://www.libertarianism.org/podcasts/excursions George H. Smith explores the history of libertarian ideas. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Cato Institute apowell@cato.org (Aaron Powell) en-us Copyright 2019, Libertarianism.org, All Rights Reserved https://www.libertarianism.org/sites/libertarianism.org/files/styles/optimize/public/feed-image/excursions-min.png?itok=JvzKnFyD Excursions into Libertarian Thought https://www.libertarianism.org/podcasts/excursions Libertarianism.org: Excursions into Libertarian Thought 144 144 Libertarianism.org apowell@cato.org no episodic Wed, 25 Jul 2018 00:15:00 -0400 Immanuel Kant and the Natural Law Tradition https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/immanuel-kant-natural-law-tradition George Smith discusses Kant’s attempt to justify objective moral principles and his views on when the use of coercion is morally proper. Originally published in essay form on April 15, 2016  George Smith discusses Kant’s attempt to justify objective moral principles and his views on when the use of coercion is morally proper.

Originally published in essay form on April 15, 2016

 
]]> full 0:14:20 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George Smith discusses Kant’s attempt to justify objective moral principles and his views on when the use of coercion is morally proper. Wed, 25 Jul 2018 04:15:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:5194 A Few Kind Words about the Most Evil Man in Mankind’s History https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/few-kind-words-about-most-evil-man-mankinds-history George Smith explains some fundamental features of Immanuel Kant’s moral and political theory. Originally published in essay form on April 8, 2016  George Smith explains some fundamental features of Immanuel Kant’s moral and political theory.

Originally published in essay form on April 8, 2016

 
]]> full 0:16:12 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George Smith explains some fundamental features of Immanuel Kant’s moral and political theory. Wed, 18 Jul 2018 04:15:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:5193 Some Personal Reflections on Ayn Rand https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/some-personal-reflections-ayn-rand George Smith discusses some good and bad influences that Ayn Rand’s ideas had on his own intellectual development. Originally published in essay form on April 1, 2016  George Smith discusses some good and bad influences that Ayn Rand’s ideas had on his own intellectual development.

Originally published in essay form on April 1, 2016

 
]]> full 0:11:55 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George Smith discusses some good and bad influences that Ayn Rand’s ideas had on his own intellectual development. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 04:15:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:5192 Ayn Rand on Aristotle https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/ayn-rand-aristotle George Smith examines some of Rand’s claims about the beneficial influence of Aristotle’s ideas on the course of Western civilization. Originally published in essay form on March 4, 2016  George Smith examines some of Rand’s claims about the beneficial influence of Aristotle’s ideas on the course of Western civilization.

Originally published in essay form on March 4, 2016

 
]]> full 0:13:38 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George Smith examines some of Rand’s claims about the beneficial influence of Aristotle’s ideas on the course of Western civilization. Wed, 04 Jul 2018 04:15:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:5191 On the Influence of Ideas https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/influence-ideas George Smith discusses the issue of whether we should hold a philosopher responsible for the beliefs of those followers who agree with him. Originally published in essay form on February 26, 2016.   George Smith discusses the issue of whether we should hold a philosopher responsible for the beliefs of those followers who agree with him.

Originally published in essay form on February 26, 2016.

 
]]> full 0:15:45 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George Smith discusses the issue of whether we should hold a philosopher responsible for the beliefs of those followers who agree with him. Wed, 27 Jun 2018 04:15:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:5190 Some Reflections on the History of Philosophy https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/some-reflections-history-philosophy George Smith explains the views of Kant and Hegel on the history of philosophy, and explores whether moral judgments should be applied to the realm of ideas. Originally published in essay form on February 19, 2016  George Smith explains the views of Kant and Hegel on the history of philosophy, and explores whether moral judgments should be applied to the realm of ideas.

Originally published in essay form on February 19, 2016

 
]]> full 0:16:56 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George Smith explains the views of Kant and Hegel on the history of philosophy, and explores whether moral judgments should be applied to the realm of ideas. Wed, 20 Jun 2018 04:15:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:5189 Ayn Rand and the History of Philosophy https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/ayn-rand-history-philosophy George Smith discusses whether we should hold a philosopher responsible for how other philosophers use his or her ideas. Originally published in essay form on February 12, 2016  George Smith discusses whether we should hold a philosopher responsible for how other philosophers use his or her ideas.

Originally published in essay form on February 12, 2016

 
]]> full 0:12:14 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George Smith discusses whether we should hold a philosopher responsible for how other philosophers use his or her ideas. Thu, 24 May 2018 04:52:13 +0000 libertarianism.org:5188 Immanuel Kant and Nazism https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/immanuel-kant-nazism Was Kant somehow responsible for the rise of Nazism? Smith explores two points of view on this issue. Originally published in essay form on February 5, 2016  Was Kant somehow responsible for the rise of Nazism? Smith explores two points of view on this issue.

Originally published in essay form on February 5, 2016

 
]]> full 0:12:02 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy Was Kant somehow responsible for the rise of Nazism? Smith explores two points of view on this issue. Wed, 06 Jun 2018 04:15:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:5187 Ernst Cassirer on Fascism and National Socialism https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/ernst-cassirer-fascism-national-socialism George H. Smith discusses the mythological thinking that dominated Nazi ideology, as explained in Cassirer’s book The Myth of the State. Originally published in essay form on January 29, 2016.   George H. Smith discusses the mythological thinking that dominated Nazi ideology, as explained in Cassirer’s book The Myth of the State.

Originally published in essay form on January 29, 2016.

 
]]> full 0:12:51 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses the mythological thinking that dominated Nazi ideology, as explained in Cassirer’s book The Myth of the State. Wed, 30 May 2018 04:15:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:5129 Ayn Rand on Fascism https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/ayn-rand-fascism George H. Smith explores Rand’s contention that America was sliding down a slippery slope to fascism. Originally published in essay form on January 8, 2016. George H. Smith explores Rand’s contention that America was sliding down a slippery slope to fascism.

Originally published in essay form on January 8, 2016.

]]> full 0:12:11 George H. Smith Government and Politics, History George H. Smith explores Rand’s contention that America was sliding down a slippery slope to fascism. Wed, 23 May 2018 04:15:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:5128 John Locke: A Leveller Connection? https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/john-locke-leveller-connection Smith examines and criticizes Richard Ashcraft’s arguments that Locke was significantly influenced by the Levellers. Originally published in essay form on December 18, 2015.   Smith examines and criticizes Richard Ashcraft’s arguments that Locke was significantly influenced by the Levellers.

Originally published in essay form on December 18, 2015.

 
]]> full 0:17:38 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy Smith examines and criticizes Richard Ashcraft’s arguments that Locke was significantly influenced by the Levellers. Wed, 16 May 2018 04:15:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:5127 John Locke: In Search of the Radical Locke https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/john-locke-search-radical-locke George H. Smith explains an important controversy about when the Two Treatises was written, and the possible influence of the Levellers on Locke. Originally published in essay form on December 4, 2015.   George H. Smith explains an important controversy about when the Two Treatises was written, and the possible influence of the Levellers on Locke.

Originally published in essay form on December 4, 2015.

 
]]> full 0:13:36 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains an important controversy about when the Two Treatises was written and the influence of the Levellers on Locke. Wed, 09 May 2018 04:15:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:5126 John Locke: Money and Private Property https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/john-locke-money-private-property George H. Smith explains the significance, for Locke, of the increased productivity caused by labor, and the relationship between money and property. Originally published in essay form on November 20, 2015.   George H. Smith explains the significance, for Locke, of the increased productivity caused by labor, and the relationship between money and property.

Originally published in essay form on November 20, 2015.

 
]]> full 0:11:09 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains the significance, for Locke, of the increased productivity caused by labor, and the relationship between money and property. Wed, 02 May 2018 04:15:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:5125 John Locke: Some Qualifications in Locke’s Theory of Property https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/john-locke-some-qualifications-lockes-theory-property George H. Smith explains how Locke dealt with some problems in the traditional Christian theory of private property. Originally published in essay form on November 6, 2015.   George H. Smith explains how Locke dealt with some problems in the traditional Christian theory of private property.

Originally published in essay form on November 6, 2015.

 
]]> full 0:11:11 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains how Locke dealt with some problems in the traditional Christian theory of private property. Wed, 25 Apr 2018 04:15:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:5124 John Locke: Some Problems in Locke’s Theory of Private Property https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/john-locke-some-problems-lockes-theory-private-property George H. Smith discusses Robert Nozick’s criticisms of Locke’s property theory and the relationship between a natural-law justification of property and social conventions. Originally published in essay form on October 30, 2015.   George H. Smith discusses Robert Nozick’s criticisms of Locke’s property theory and the relationship between a natural-law justification of property and social conventions.

Originally published in essay form on October 30, 2015.

 
]]> full 0:13:11 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses Robert Nozick’s criticisms of Locke’s property theory. Wed, 18 Apr 2018 04:15:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:5123 John Locke: Hermeneutics and Labor https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/john-locke-hermeneutics-labor George H. Smith explains Locke’s ideas about how we should interpret a philosophic text, and the relationship between labor and private property. Originally published in essay form on October 23, 2015. George H. Smith explains Locke’s ideas about how we should interpret a philosophic text, and the relationship between labor and private property.

Originally published in essay form on October 23, 2015.

]]> full 0:12:18 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains Locke’s ideas on how we should interpret a philosophic text, and the relationship between labor and private property. Wed, 11 Apr 2018 04:15:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:5122 John Locke: The Justification of Private Property https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/john-locke-justification-private-property In his first essay in a new series on John Locke, Smith explains some essential features of Locke’s case for private property. Originally published in essay form on October 19, 2015 In his first essay in a new series on John Locke, Smith explains some essential features of Locke’s case for private property.

Originally published in essay form on October 19, 2015

]]> full 0:10:01 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy In his first essay in a new series on John Locke, Smith explains some essential features of Locke’s case for private property. Wed, 04 Apr 2018 04:08:16 +0000 libertarianism.org:5110 Freethought and Freedom: John Locke on Property https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/183-freethought-freedom-john-locke-property George Smith discusses Locke’s view of the original commons, before the institution of private property. Originally published in essay form on October 9, 2015. George Smith discusses Locke’s view of the original commons, before the institution of private property.

Originally published in essay form on October 9, 2015.

]]> full 0:10:48 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George Smith discusses Locke’s view of the original commons, before the institution of private property.  Wed, 28 Mar 2018 04:15:06 +0000 libertarianism.org:5081 Freethought and Freedom: Private Property and Natural Law https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-private-property-natural-law George Smith continues his discussion of how the theory of private property changed over the centuries. Originally published in essay form on October 2, 2015.   George Smith continues his discussion of how the theory of private property changed over the centuries.

Originally published in essay form on October 2, 2015.

 
]]> full 0:13:27 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George Smith continues his discussion of how the theory of private property changed over the centuries. Wed, 21 Mar 2018 04:15:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:5080 FreeThought and Freedom: The Secularization of Private Property https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-secularization-private-property Smith contrasts the modern secular approach to private property with the traditional Christian theory. Originally published in essay form on September 25, 2015.   Smith contrasts the modern secular approach to private property with the traditional Christian theory.

Originally published in essay form on September 25, 2015.

 
]]> full 0:14:20 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy Smith contrasts the modern secular approach to private property with the traditional Christian theory. Wed, 14 Mar 2018 04:15:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:5079 Freethought and Freedom: Early Christianity and the Modern Libertarian Movement https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-early-christianity-modern-libertarian-movement Does the modern libertarian movement have any significant similarities to the early Christian movement? George H. Smith explores this intriguing possibility. Originally published in essay form on September 18, 2015. Does the modern libertarian movement have any significant similarities to the early Christian movement? George H. Smith explores this intriguing possibility.

Originally published in essay form on September 18, 2015.

]]> full 0:14:59 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy Does the modern libertarian movement have any significant similarities to the early Christian movement? Smith explores this intriguing possibility. Wed, 07 Mar 2018 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4888 Freethought and Freedom: The Christian Theory of Property https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-christian-theory-property George H. Smith discusses the traditional Christian theory of private property and how it was viewed as the result of original sin. Originally published in essay form on September 11, 2015. George H. Smith discusses the traditional Christian theory of private property and how it was viewed as the result of original sin.

Originally published in essay form on September 11, 2015.

]]> full 0:10:34 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses the traditional Christian theory of private property and how it was viewed as the result of original sin. Wed, 28 Feb 2018 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4887 Freethought and Freedom: Jean Meslier on Property https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-jean-meslier-property Was Jean Meslier a communist? George H. Smith explores this tricky issue. Originally published in essay form on September 4, 2015. Was Jean Meslier a communist? George H. Smith explores this tricky issue.

Originally published in essay form on September 4, 2015.

]]> full 0:12:44 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy Was Jean Meslier a communist? George H. Smith explores this tricky issue. Wed, 21 Feb 2018 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4886 Freethought and Freedom: The Political Theory of Jean Meslier https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-political-theory-jean-meslier George H.  Smith critically examines the claim that Jean Meslier was a communist anarchist. Originally published in essay form on August 21, 2015. George H. Smith critically examines the claim that Jean Meslier was a communist anarchist.

Originally published in essay form on August 21, 2015.

]]> full 0:12:15 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith critically examines the claim that Jean Meslier was a communist anarchist. Wed, 14 Feb 2018 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4885 Freethought and Freedom: Jean Meslier and Christian Ethics https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-jean-meslier-christian-ethics George H.  Smith explains Jean Meslier’s three major objections to Christian morality, as taught by Jesus. Originally published in essay form on August 14, 2015. George H. Smith explains Jean Meslier’s three major objections to Christian morality, as taught by Jesus.

Originally published in essay form on August 14, 2015.

]]> full 0:09:41 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains Jean Meslier’s three major objections to Christian morality, as taught by Jesus. Wed, 07 Feb 2018 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4884 Freethought and Freedom: Jean Meslier and the Catholic Church https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-jean-meslier-catholic-church George H. Smith explains the role of the Catholic Church in the French government, and how Jean Meslier reconciled his atheism with his role as a priest. Originally published in essay form on August 7, 2015. George H. Smith explains the role of the Catholic Church in the French government, and how Jean Meslier reconciled his atheism with his role as a priest.

Originally published in essay form on August 7, 2015.

]]> full 0:13:32 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains the role of the Catholic Church in the French government, and how Jean Meslier reconciled his atheism with his role as a priest. Wed, 31 Jan 2018 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4883 Freethought and Freedom: Jean Meslier https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-jean-meslier George H.  Smith explains some of the libertarian ideas of Jean Meslier, the notorious atheist-priest. Originally published in essay form on July 31, 2015. George H. Smith explains some of the libertarian ideas of Jean Meslier, the notorious atheist-priest.

Originally published in essay form on July 31, 2015.

]]> full 0:14:53 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains some of the libertarian ideas of Jean Meslier, the notorious atheist-priest. Wed, 24 Jan 2018 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4882 Freethought and Freedom: A Critique of Spinoza https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-critique-spinoza George H.  Smith criticizes some features of Benedict Spinoza’s political theory, especially his theory of rights. Originally published in essay form on July 24, 2015. George H. Smith criticizes some features of Benedict Spinoza’s political theory, especially his theory of rights.

Originally published in essay form on July 24, 2015.

]]> full 0:12:43 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith criticizes some features of Benedict Spinoza’s political theory, especially his theory of rights. Wed, 17 Jan 2018 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4881 Freethought and Freedom: Spinoza’s Political Theory https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-spinozas-political-theory George H.  Smith explains the fundamentals of Benedict Spinoza’s theory of rights and government. Originally published in essay form on July 17, 2015. George H. Smith explains the fundamentals of Benedict Spinoza’s theory of rights and government.

Originally published in essay form on July 17, 2015.

]]> full 0:12:40 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains the fundamentals of Benedict Spinoza’s theory of rights and government. Wed, 10 Jan 2018 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4880 Freethought and Freedom: Spinoza on Freedom of Religion and Speech https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-spinoza-freedom-religion-speech George H.  Smith continues his discussion of Benedict Spinoza by explaining how he defended freedom of religion and speech. Originally published in essay form on July 10, 2015. George H. Smith continues his discussion of Benedict Spinoza by explaining how he defended freedom of religion and speech.

Originally published in essay form on July 10, 2015.

]]> full 0:12:08 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith continues his discussion of Benedict Spinoza by explaining how he defended freedom of religion and speech. Wed, 03 Jan 2018 21:59:05 +0000 libertarianism.org:4879 Freethought and Freedom: Spinoza on the Bible https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-spinoza-bible George H.  Smith explains why Benedict Spinoza’s Theologico-Political Treatise became one of the most scandalous books ever published. Originally published in essay form on May 29, 2015. George H. Smith explains why Benedict Spinoza’s Theologico-Political Treatise became one of the most scandalous books ever published.

Originally published in essay form on May 29, 2015.

]]> full 0:12:37 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains why Benedict Spinoza’s Theologico-Political Treatise became one of the most scandalous books ever published. Wed, 27 Dec 2017 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4878 Freethought and Freedom: Benedict Spinoza https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-benedict-spinoza George H.  Smith discusses Benedict Spinoza’s controversial ideas about God, religion, and his criticism of the Design Argument. Originally published in essay form on May 22, 2015. George H. Smith discusses Benedict Spinoza’s controversial ideas about God, religion, and his criticism of the Design Argument.

Originally published in essay form on May 22, 2015.

]]> full 0:15:21 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses Benedict Spinoza’s controversial ideas about God, religion, and his criticism of the Design Argument. Wed, 20 Dec 2017 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4877 Freethought and Freedom: Francis Bacon and the Rise of Secularism https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-francis-bacon-rise-secularism George H.  Smith explains Francis Bacon’s defense of certainty and his contributions to a secular worldview. Originally published in essay form on May 15, 2015. George H. Smith explains Francis Bacon’s defense of certainty and his contributions to a secular worldview.

Originally published in essay form on May 15, 2015.

]]> full 0:16:21 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains Francis Bacon’s defense of certainty and his contributions to a secular worldview. Wed, 13 Dec 2017 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4876 Freethought and Freedom: Skepticism https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-skepticism Pyrrhonic skepticism had a tremendous influence on religious debates in post-Reformation Europe. Originally published in essay form on May 1, 2015. Pyrrhonic skepticism had a tremendous influence on religious debates in post-Reformation Europe.

Originally published in essay form on May 1, 2015.

]]> full 0:11:08 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy Pyrrhonic skepticism had a tremendous influence on religious debates in post-Reformation Europe. Wed, 06 Dec 2017 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4875 Freethought and Freedom: The Politics of Deism https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-politics-deism George H.  Smith explains the political implications of the deistic repudiation of special revelation and miracles. Originally published in essay form on April 24, 2015. George H. Smith explains the political implications of the deistic repudiation of special revelation and miracles.

Originally published in essay form on April 24, 2015.

]]> full 0:12:57 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains the political implications of the deistic repudiation of special revelation and miracles. Wed, 29 Nov 2017 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4874 Freethought and Freedom: John Toland and the Nature of Reason https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-john-toland-nature-reason George H.  Smith explains the controversial arguments of the deist John Toland, as defended in Christianity not Mysterious. Originally published in essay form on April 17, 2015. George H. Smith explains the controversial arguments of the deist John Toland, as defended in Christianity not Mysterious.

Originally published in essay form on April 17, 2015.

]]> full 0:16:55 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains the controversial arguments of the deist John Toland, as defended in Christianity not Mysterious. Wed, 22 Nov 2017 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4873 Freethought and Freedom: Miracles and Edward Gibbon https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-miracles-edward-gibbon George H.  Smith explains why Edward Gibbon rejected miraculous accounts in his masterpiece, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Originally published in essay form on April 10, 2015. George H. Smith explains why Edward Gibbon rejected miraculous accounts in his masterpiece, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.

Originally published in essay form on April 10, 2015.

]]> full 0:16:14 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains why Edward Gibbon rejected miraculous accounts in his masterpiece, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Wed, 15 Nov 2017 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4872 Freethought and Freedom: Deism, The Age of Reason, and Richard Carlile https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-deism-age-reason-richard-carlile George H.  Smith explains the basic tenets of deism and why it posed a political threat. Originally published in essay form on March 27, 2015. George H. Smith explains the basic tenets of deism and why it posed a political threat.

Originally published in essay form on March 27, 2015.

]]> full 0:11:07 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains the basic tenets of deism and why it posed a political threat. Wed, 08 Nov 2017 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4871 Freethought and Freedom: The English Deists https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-english-deists George H.  Smith explains the origins of deism and its basic ideas. Originally published in essay form on March 20, 2015. George H. Smith explains the origins of deism and its basic ideas.

Originally published in essay form on March 20, 2015.

]]> full 0:12:45 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains the origins of deism and its basic ideas. Wed, 01 Nov 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4870 Freethought and Freedom: How Freethinkers Attempted to Avoid Persecution https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-how-freethinkers-attempted-avoid-persecution George H. Smith explains some tactics that early freethinkers used in the attempt to avoid punishment for blasphemy and other religious crimes. Originally published in essay form on March 13, 2015. George H. Smith explains some tactics that early freethinkers used in the attempt to avoid punishment for blasphemy and other religious crimes.

Originally published in essay form on March 13, 2015.

]]> full 0:11:31 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains some tactics that early freethinkers used in the attempt to avoid punishment for blasphemy and other religious crimes. Wed, 25 Oct 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4869 Freethought and Freedom: Shaftesbury on the Value of Ridicule https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-shaftesbury-value-ridicule George H. Smith explores Shaftesbury’s defense of ridicule and satire in matters of religion. Originally published in essay form on March 6, 2015. George H. Smith explores Shaftesbury’s defense of ridicule and satire in matters of religion.

Originally published in essay form on March 6, 2015.

]]> full 0:12:26 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explores Shaftesbury’s defense of ridicule and satire in matters of religion. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4868 Freethought and Freedom: Aquinas, Luther, and Calvin on Persecution https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-aquinas-luther-calvin-persecution George H.  Smith explains how some leading Christian theologians justified the death penalty for heretics and blasphemers. Originally published in essay form on February 27, 2015. George H. Smith explains how some leading Christian theologians justified the death penalty for heretics and blasphemers.

Originally published in essay form on February 27, 2015.

]]> full 0:12:36 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains how some leading Christian theologians justified the death penalty for heretics and blasphemers. Wed, 11 Oct 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4867 Freethought and Freedom: The Problem of Heresy https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-problem-heresy George H.  Smith explains the similarities between medieval heresy and our modern notion of treason against the state. Originally published in essay form on February 20, 2015. George H. Smith explains the similarities between medieval heresy and our modern notion of treason against the state.

Originally published in essay form on February 20, 2015.

]]> full 0:09:55 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains the similarities between medieval heresy and our modern notion of treason against the state. Wed, 04 Oct 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4866 Freethought and Freedom: Augustine’s Case for Righteous Persecution https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-augustines-case-righteous-persecution Augustine argued that religious persecution was justified when done in the interest of the salvation of those persecuted. Originally published in essay form on February 13, 2015. Augustine argued that religious persecution was justified when done in the interest of the salvation of those persecuted.

Originally published in essay form on February 13, 2015.

]]> full 0:12:56 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy Augustine argued that religious persecution was justified when done in the interest of the salvation of those persecuted. Wed, 27 Sep 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4865 Freethought and Freedom: Introduction https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freethought-freedom-introduction George H. Smith begins his series on the historical relationship between religious skepticism and libertarianism. Originally published in essay form on January 30, 2015. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. George H. Smith begins his series on the historical relationship between religious skepticism and libertarianism.

Originally published in essay form on January 30, 2015.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:23:13 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith begins his series on the historical relationship between religious skepticism and libertarianism. Wed, 26 Jul 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4745 Self-Interest and Social Order in Classical Liberalism: Bernard Mandeville v. Francis Hutcheson https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/self-interest-social-order-classical-liberalism-bernard-mandeville-v-francis George H. Smith discusses what Bernard Mandeville meant in saying that private vices produce public benefits, and how Francis Hutcheson criticized that theory. Originally published in essay form on January 23, 2015. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. George H. Smith discusses what Bernard Mandeville meant in saying that private vices produce public benefits, and how Francis Hutcheson criticized that theory.

Originally published in essay form on January 23, 2015.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:16:42 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses what Bernard Mandeville meant in saying that private vices produce public benefits, and how Francis Hutcheson criticized that theory. Wed, 19 Jul 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4744 Self-Interest and Social Order in Classical Liberalism: Mandeville on the Benefits of Vice https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/self-interest-social-order-classical-liberalism-mandeville-benefits-vice George H. Smith discusses Bernard Mandeville’s defense of legal prostitution and other vices. Originally published in essay form on January 16, 2015. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. George H. Smith discusses Bernard Mandeville’s defense of legal prostitution and other vices.

Originally published in essay form on January 16, 2015.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:14:28 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses Bernard Mandeville’s defense of legal prostitution and other vices. Fri, 14 Jul 2017 20:25:28 +0000 libertarianism.org:4743 Self-Interest and Social Order in Classical Liberalism: Bernard Mandeville https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/self-interest-social-order-classical-liberalism-bernard-mandeville George H. Smith explains why Mandeville’s ideas about vice made him one of the most notorious writers of his time. Originally published in essay form on January 9, 2015. George H. Smith explains why Mandeville’s ideas about vice made him one of the most notorious writers of his time.

Originally published in essay form on January 9, 2015.

]]> full 0:14:33 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains why Mandeville’s ideas about vice made him one of the most notorious writers of his time. Fri, 07 Jul 2017 15:14:05 +0000 libertarianism.org:4713 Self-Interest and Social Order in Classical Liberalism: Joseph Butler, Continued https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/self-interest-social-order-classical-liberalism-joseph-butler-continued Originally published in essay form on December 19, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on December 19, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:16:23 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith continues his discussion of Joseph Butler’s theory of moral psychology, and summarizes his ideas about conscience and rational self-interest. Wed, 28 Jun 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4566 Self-Interest and Social Order in Classical Liberalism: Joseph Butler https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/self-interest-social-order-classical-liberalism-joseph-butler Originally published in essay form on December 12, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on December 12, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:15:36 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses Joseph Butler’s influential theory of psychology and his ideas about self-interest and benevolence. Wed, 21 Jun 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4565 Self-Interest and Social Order in Classical Liberalism: The Selfish System https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/self-interest-social-order-classical-liberalism-selfish-system Originally published in essay form on December 5, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on December 5, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:15:42 George H. Smith Economics, Education and Child Policy, Energy and Environment, Finance Banking & Monetary Policy, Foreign Policy and National Security, Government and Politics, Health Care & Welfare, History, International Economics and Development, Law and Civil Liberties, Political Philosophy, Regulatory Studies, Social Security, Tax and Budget Policy, Telecom Internet & Information Policy, Trade and Immigration George H. Smith discusses various objections to the claim that all actions are necessarily self-interested. Wed, 14 Jun 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4563 Self-Interest and Social Order in Classical Liberalism: Thomas Hobbes https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/self-interest-social-order-classical-liberalism-thomas-hobbes Originally published in essay form on November 21, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on November 21, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:20:24 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses the Hobbesian theory of self-interest and why classical liberals were so intent on refuting it. Wed, 07 Jun 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4561 Self-Interest and Social Order in Classical Liberalism: David Hume on Justice https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/self-interest-social-order-classical-liberalism-david-hume-justice Originally published in essay form on November 7, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on November 7, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:17:04 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains David Hume’s theory of the social evolution of our ideas about justice. Wed, 31 May 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4221 Self-Interest and Social Order in Classical Liberalism: David Hume https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/self-interest-social-order-classical-liberalism-david-hume Originally published in essay form on October 31, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on October 31, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:17:36 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith begins his discussion of David Hume’s moral and social philosophy. Wed, 24 May 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4220 Self-Interest and Social Order in Classical Liberalism: Political Philosophy and Justice https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/self-interest-social-order-classical-liberalism-political-philosophy-justice Originally published in essay form on October 24, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on October 24, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:19:33 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explores two concepts of political philosophy and their respective ideas about justice and a good society. Wed, 17 May 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4219 Self-Interest and Social Order in Classical Liberalism: Shaftesbury https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/self-interest-social-order-classical-liberalism-shaftesbury Originally published in essay form on October 17, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on October 17, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:20:02 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith begins his exploration of self-interest and social order by explaining Lord Shaftesbury’s theory of social psychology. Wed, 10 May 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4218 Social Laws, Part 10 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/social-laws-part-10 Originally published in essay form on October 10, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on October 10, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:16:32 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explores Emile Durkheim’s major objections to Herbert Spencer’s theory of a free society based on voluntary contracts. Wed, 03 May 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4215 Social Laws, Part 9 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/social-laws-part-9 Originally published in essay form on September 26, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on September 26, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:19:19 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith explores some features of social holism, as explained and defended by Emile Durkheim. Wed, 26 Apr 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4214 Social Laws, Part 8 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/social-laws-part-8 Originally published in essay form on September 19, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on September 19, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:20:15 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explores the historical and theoretical roots of methodological individualism and subjectivism. Wed, 19 Apr 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4202 Social Laws, Part 7 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/social-laws-part-7 Originally published in essay form on September 12, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on September 12, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:22:22 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses some controversial features of praxeology, as defended by Ludwig von Mises.  Wed, 12 Apr 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4163 Social Laws, Part 6 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/social-laws-part-6 Originally published in essay form on September 5, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on September 5, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:14:24 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains methodological individualism and its implications for the existence of institutions and other social phenomena. Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4156 Social Laws, Part 5 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/social-laws-part-5 Originally published in essay form on August 29, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on August 29, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:13:43 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses the value of sociology and some misconceptions of methodological individualism. Wed, 29 Mar 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4152 Social Laws, Part 4 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/social-laws-part-4 Originally published in essay form on August 22, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on August 22, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:18:55 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains Herbert Spencer’s views of the scientific status of sociology, the nature of social laws, and the practical value of social science. Wed, 22 Mar 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4117 Social Laws, Part 3 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/social-laws-part-3 Originally published in essay form on August 8, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on August 8, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:12:17 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explores the controversy over whether sociology qualifies as an authentic science. Wed, 15 Mar 2017 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4116 Social Laws, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/social-laws-part-2 Originally published in essay form on August 1, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on August 1, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:13:24 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains how the methodological monism of modern positivism differs from classical empiricism. Wed, 08 Mar 2017 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4115 Social Laws, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/social-laws-part-1 Originally published in essay form on July 25, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on July 25, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:12:21 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains methodological subjectivism and how it applies to the study of human action. Wed, 01 Mar 2017 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4089 Thomas Paine Versus Edmund Burke, Part 11 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thomas-paine-versus-edmund-burke-part-11 Originally published in essay form on July 18, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on July 18, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:16:29 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses Thomas Paine’s welfare proposals in Rights of Man and Agrarian Justice. Wed, 22 Feb 2017 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4088 Thomas Paine Versus Edmund Burke, Part 10 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thomas-paine-versus-edmund-burke-part-10 Originally published in essay form on July 11, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on July 11, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:13:10 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains Paine’s views on paper money, price controls, self-interest, and exploitative governments. Wed, 15 Feb 2017 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4087 Independence Day: What is There to Celebrate? https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/independence-day-what-is-there-celebrate Originally published in essay form on July 3, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on July 3, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:09:30 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy The ideal of individual freedom is more than a will-o’-the-wisp. It was widely appreciated in the past and so may become widely appreciated in the future. Wed, 08 Feb 2017 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4086 Thomas Paine Versus Edmund Burke, Part 9 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thomas-paine-versus-edmund-burke-part-9 Originally published in essay form on June 20, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on June 20, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:13:44 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains some of Thomas Paine’s ideas about the nature of a republic and the benefits of a representative form of government. Wed, 01 Feb 2017 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4054 Thomas Paine Versus Edmund Burke, Part 8 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thomas-paine-versus-edmund-burke-part-8 Originally published in essay form on June 13, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on June 13, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:14:04 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains Edmund Burke’s argument against majority rule and a constitution based on the consent of the governed. Wed, 25 Jan 2017 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4053 Thomas Paine Versus Edmund Burke, Part 7 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thomas-paine-versus-edmund-burke-part-7 Originally published in essay form on June 6, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on June 6, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:12:53 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains Thomas Paine’s constitutional theory and why Paine believed that Britain had no constitution. Wed, 18 Jan 2017 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4052 Thomas Paine Versus Edmund Burke, Part 6 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thomas-paine-versus-edmund-burke-part-6 Originally published in essay form on May 30, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on May 30, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:13:31 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy How the libertarian ideas of Richard Price motivated Burke to write Reflections on the Revolution in France, and how Paine dealt with the controversy. Wed, 11 Jan 2017 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4020 Thomas Paine Versus Edmund Burke, Part 5 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thomas-paine-versus-edmund-burke-part-5 Originally published in essay form on May 23, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on May 23, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:13:36 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith continues his discussion of Thomas Paine’s theory of rights and government. Wed, 04 Jan 2017 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4019 Thomas Paine Versus Edmund Burke, Part 4 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thomas-paine-versus-edmund-burke-part-4 Originally published in essay form on May 16, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on May 16, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:12:14 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses Thomas Paine’s theory of rights. Wed, 28 Dec 2016 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4018 Thomas Paine Versus Edmund Burke, Part 3 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thomas-paine-versus-edmund-burke-part-3 Originally published in essay form on May 9, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on May 9, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:16:14 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses Thomas Erskine’s ideas on libel laws and freedom of the press, and how he incorporated those ideas during his defense of Thomas Paine. Wed, 21 Dec 2016 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4017 Thomas Paine Versus Edmund Burke, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thomas-paine-versus-edmund-burke-part-2 Originally published in essay form on May 2, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on May 2, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:12:39 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy In 1792, Thomas Paine was tried for seditious libel. In this essay, George H. Smith discusses the prosecution’s case. Wed, 14 Dec 2016 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4016 Thomas Paine Versus Edmund Burke, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thomas-paine-versus-edmund-burke-part-1 Originally published in essay form on April 25, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on April 25, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:17:08 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses some background of the debate between Thomas Paine and Edmund Burke, and the furor created by Paine’s Rights of Man. Wed, 07 Dec 2016 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4005 Edmund Burke, Intellectuals, and the French Revolution, Part 6 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/edmund-burke-intellectuals-french-revolution-part-6 Originally published in essay form on April 18, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on April 18, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:13:34 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith concludes this series with more observations about James Mackintosh’s defense of natural rights. Wed, 30 Nov 2016 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4004 Edmund Burke, Intellectuals, and the French Revolution, Part 5 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/edmund-burke-intellectuals-french-revolution-part-5 Originally published in essay form on April 11, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on April 11, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:15:00 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains why Edmund Burke opposed abstract rights and why James Mackintosh defended them. Wed, 23 Nov 2016 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:4003 Edmund Burke, Intellectuals, and the French Revolution, Part 4 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/edmund-burke-intellectuals-french-revolution-part-4 Originally published in essay form on April 4, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on April 4, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:14:16 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains the defense of rights and other abstract political principles given by James Mackintosh, one of Burke’s most effective critics. Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3999 Edmund Burke, Intellectuals, and the French Revolution, Part 3 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/edmund-burke-intellectuals-french-revolution-part-3 Originally published in essay form on March 28, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on March 28, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:15:10 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains why Burke predicted that the French Revolution would end in systematic violence. Wed, 09 Nov 2016 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3993 Edmund Burke, Intellectuals, and the French Revolution, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/edmund-burke-intellectuals-french-revolution-part-2 Originally published in essay form on March 21, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on March 21, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:14:23 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy After criticizing Murray Rothbard’s interpretation of Edmund Burke’s first book, Smith summarizes Burke’s primary objections to rationalistic intellectuals. Wed, 02 Nov 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3567 Edmund Burke, Intellectuals, and the French Revolution, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/edmund-burke-intellectuals-french-revolution-part-1 Originally published in essay form on March 14, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on March 14, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:13:53 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy Edmund Burke condemned the French Revolution as a “digest of anarchy.” What relevance does his critique have for the modern libertarian movement? Wed, 26 Oct 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3566 Intellectuals and Libertarianism: Thomas Sowell and Robert Nisbet https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/intellectuals-libertarianism-thomas-sowell-robert-nisbet Originally published in essay form on March 7, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on March 7, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:14:59 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses the role of modern intellectuals in government. Wed, 19 Oct 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3565 Intellectuals and Libertarianism: F. A. Hayek https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/intellectuals-libertarianism-f-hayek Originally published in essay form on February 28, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on February 28, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:11:48 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explores F. A. Hayek’s views on intellectuals, whom Hayek called professional secondhand dealers in ideas. Wed, 12 Oct 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3564 Toward an Interdisciplinary Study of Liberty, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/toward-interdisciplinary-study-liberty-part-2 Originally published in essay form on February 21, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on February 21, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:22:19 George H. Smith Political Philosophy A far-ranging discussion of the meanings of key terms in libertarianism, ideology, and the crucial elements needed for an understanding of individual freedom. Wed, 05 Oct 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3563 Toward an Interdisciplinary Study of Liberty, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/toward-interdisciplinary-study-liberty-part-1 Originally published in essay form on February 7, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on February 7, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:18:25 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith begins his discussion of the need for an interdisciplinary approach to liberty by noting some hazards of academic specialization. Wed, 28 Sep 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3562 Rudolf Rocker and the Will to Power, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/rudolf-rocker-will-power-part-2 Originally published in essay form on January 31, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on January 31, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:14:38 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains Rocker’s theory of why the ideas of classical liberalism were swamped by the rising tide of statism. Wed, 21 Sep 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3561 Rudolf Rocker and the Will to Power, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/rudolf-rocker-will-power-part-1 Originally published in essay form on January 24, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on January 24, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:15:54 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy In Nationalism and Culture, a classic history of libertarian ideas, Rudolf Rocker uses the struggle of freedom against power as his theoretical framework. Wed, 14 Sep 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3519 The Lust for Power https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/lust-power Originally published in essay form on January 17, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on January 17, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:13:58 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains how the insatiable desire for power and its corrupting influence have been dominant themes in libertarian theory and history. Wed, 07 Sep 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3518 Value Judgments and the Human Sciences https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/value-judgments-human-sciences Originally published in essay form on January 10, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on January 10, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:15:29 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith examines the problem of whether the human sciences can be value-free, and if so in what sense. Wed, 31 Aug 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3517 Ideas, Human Action, and Social Change https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/ideas-human-action-social-change Originally published in essay form on January 3, 2014. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on January 3, 2014.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:13:08 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explores various ways in which ideas influence human action, and why ideas are essential to the success of libertarianism. Wed, 24 Aug 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3288 State and Society, Part 3 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/state-society-part-3 Originally published in essay form on December 17, 2013. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on December 17, 2013.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:10:40 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith, drawing from Machiavelli’s The Prince, discusses two essential ingredients of successful states. Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3287 State and Society, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/state-society-part-2 Originally published in essay form on December 10, 2013. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on December 10, 2013.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:14:42 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains the meaning of “society” and “institution,” and he discusses the distinction between designed and undesigned institutions. Wed, 10 Aug 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3286 State and Society, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/state-society-part-1 Originally published in essay form on December 3, 2013. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on December 3, 2013.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:15:17 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses some preliminary issues involved in the classic libertarian distinction between the spheres of “state” and “society.” Wed, 03 Aug 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3285 Tracking Freedom with the Human Sciences, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/tracking-freedom-human-sciences-part-2 Originally published in essay form on November 26, 2013. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on November 26, 2013.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:14:23 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith examines the common claim that the mere threat of physical force does not qualify as a type of coercion. Wed, 27 Jul 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3284 Tracking Freedom with the Human Sciences, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/tracking-freedom-human-sciences-part-1 Originally published in essay form on November 19, 2013. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on November 19, 2013.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:16:03 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses the distinction between freedom and coercion, and explains some of its implications for the human sciences. Wed, 20 Jul 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3283 Methodology of the Human Sciences https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/methodology-human-sciences Originally published in essay form on November 12, 2013. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on November 12, 2013.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:15:45 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith presents an overview of the philosophy of the human sciences. Wed, 13 Jul 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3282 What are the Human Sciences? https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/what-are-human-sciences Originally published in essay form on November 5, 2013. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on November 5, 2013.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:15:05 George H. Smith Political Philosophy Defending freedom requires an interdisciplinary approach, so George H. Smith turns to the “human sciences”—and also to a definition of science itself. Wed, 06 Jul 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3281 The Culture of Liberty: Wilhelm von Humboldt https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/culture-liberty-wilhelm-von-humboldt Originally published in essay form on October 29, 2013. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on October 29, 2013.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:15:08 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explores Humboldt’s defense of individuality, written in 1792. Wed, 29 Jun 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3280 The Other Adam Smith, Part 5 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/other-adam-smith-part-5 Originally published in essay form on October 22, 2013. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on October 22, 2013.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:11:55 George H. Smith Economics, History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses Adam Smith’s views on a standing army and his arguments for competition in education. Wed, 22 Jun 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3279 The Other Adam Smith, Part 4 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/other-adam-smith-part-4 Originally published in essay form on October 15, 2013. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on October 15, 2013.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:14:16 George H. Smith Economics, History, Political Philosophy George Smith explores Adam Smith’s views on Columbus, smuggling, and education. Wed, 15 Jun 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3171 The Other Adam Smith, Part 3 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/other-adam-smith-part-3 Originally published in essay form on October 8, 2013. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on October 8, 2013.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:13:48 George H. Smith Economics, History, Political Philosophy George Smith discusses Adam Smith’s views on sin taxes and slavery. Wed, 08 Jun 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3170 The Other Adam Smith, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/other-adam-smith-part-2 Originally published in essay form on October 1, 2013. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on October 1, 2013.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:13:48 George H. Smith Economics, History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses Adam Smith’s social, political, and moral objections to governmental interference in the economy as found in the Wealth of Nations. Wed, 01 Jun 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3169 The Other Adam Smith, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/other-adam-smith-part-1 Originally published in essay form on September 24, 2013. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on September 24, 2013.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:19:45 George H. Smith Economics, History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains what Adam Smith meant by the “invisible hand” and how he used this explanatory method throughout his writings. Wed, 25 May 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3168 A Gossipy Interlude: George Eliot, Herbert Spencer, and John Chapman, Part 3 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/gossipy-interlude-george-eliot-herbert-spencer-john-chapman-part-3 Originally published in essay form on September 17, 2013. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on September 17, 2013.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:14:44 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses the significant role played by John Chapman in the lives of Herbert Spencer, George Eliot, and G. H. Lewes. Wed, 18 May 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3167 A Gossipy Interlude: George Eliot, Herbert Spencer, and John Chapman, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/gossipy-interlude-george-eliot-herbert-spencer-john-chapman-part-2 Originally published in essay form on September 10, 2013. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on September 10, 2013.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:36:01 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith criticizes an influential book by Mark Francis, Herbert Spencer and the Invention of Modern Life. Wed, 11 May 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3166 A Gossipy Interlude: George Eliot, Herbert Spencer, and John Chapman, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/gossipy-interlude-george-eliot-herbert-spencer-john-chapman-part-1 Originally published in essay form on September 3, 2013. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on September 3, 2013.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:14:21 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses the complex personal relationships among three leading classical liberals in Victorian England. Wed, 04 May 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3165 Thomas Hodgskin Versus Herbert Spencer, Part 3 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thomas-hodgskin-versus-herbert-spencer-part-3 Originally published in essay form on August 27, 2013. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on August 27, 2013.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:14:58 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy Smith compares the positions of Hodgskin and Smith on the history of landownership, and their opposition to the political power of the landed aristocracy. Wed, 27 Apr 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3164 Thomas Hodgskin Versus Herbert Spencer, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thomas-hodgskin-versus-herbert-spencer-part-2 Originally published in essay form on August 20, 2013. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on August 20, 2013.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:14:12 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith continues his series on the thought of Thomas Hodgskin by explaining his belief in natural property rights. Wed, 20 Apr 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3162 Thomas Hodgskin Versus Herbert Spencer, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thomas-hodgskin-versus-herbert-spencer-part-1 Originally published in essay form on August 13, 2013. Narrated by Daniel Hyland. Originally published in essay form on August 13, 2013.

Narrated by Daniel Hyland.

]]> full 0:17:26 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses the common allegation that Herbert Spencer took many of his ideas from Thomas Hodgskin without acknowledging their source. Wed, 13 Apr 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3161 Herbert Spencer, Henry George, and the Land Question, Part 6 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/herbert-spencer-henry-george-land-question-part-6 Originally published in essay form on August 6, 2013. Narrated by Terence West. Originally published in essay form on August 6, 2013.

Narrated by Terence West.

]]> full 0:14:30 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith concludes his in-depth examination of Spencer’s fundamental objection to the private ownership of land. Wed, 06 Apr 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3091 Herbert Spencer, Henry George, and the Land Question, Part 5 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/herbert-spencer-henry-george-land-question-part-5 Originally published in essay form on July 30, 2013. Narrated by Terence West. Originally published in essay form on July 30, 2013.

Narrated by Terence West.

]]> full 0:12:22 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses some criticisms by Auberon Herbert and Thomas Hodgskin of Spencer’s position on land. Wed, 30 Mar 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3090 Herbert Spencer, Henry George, and the Land Question, Part 4 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/herbert-spencer-henry-george-land-question-part-4 Originally published in essay form on July 23, 2013. Narrated by Terence West. Originally published in essay form on July 23, 2013.

Narrated by Terence West.

]]> full 0:17:45 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains and criticizes two more of Spencer’s arguments against private property in land. Wed, 23 Mar 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3089 Herbert Spencer, Henry George, and the Land Question, Part 3 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/herbert-spencer-henry-george-land-question-part-3 Originally published in essay form on July 16, 2013. Narrated by Terence West. Originally published in essay form on July 16, 2013.

Narrated by Terence West.

]]> full 0:11:51 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains Herbert Spencer’s fundamental objection to the private ownership of land. Wed, 16 Mar 2016 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3088 Herbert Spencer, Henry George, and the Land Question, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/herbert-spencer-henry-george-land-question-part-2 Originally published in essay form on July 9, 2013. Narrated by Terence West. Originally published in essay form on July 9, 2013.

Narrated by Terence West.

]]> full 0:13:44 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses the mutual misunderstandings of Spencer and George, and George’s effective criticism of Spencer’s weak defense of private property. Wed, 09 Mar 2016 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3087 Herbert Spencer, Henry George, and the Land Question, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/herbert-spencer-henry-george-land-question-part-1 Originally published in essay form on July 2, 2013. Narrated by Terence West. Originally published in essay form on July 2, 2013.

Narrated by Terence West.

]]> full 0:12:50 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses Henry George’s allegation that Spencer’s later views on land ownership were intellectually dishonest. Wed, 02 Mar 2016 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3086 Among My Favorites: History of Civilization in England, by H. T. Buckle, Part 4 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/among-favorites-history-civilization-england-h-t-buckle-part-4 Originally published in essay form on June 25, 2013. Narrated by Terence West. Originally published in essay form on June 25, 2013.

Narrated by Terence West.

]]> full 0:13:09 George H. Smith Economics, History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses Buckle’s claim that Adam Smith was one of the most brilliant and influential thinkers in the history of the modern world. Wed, 24 Feb 2016 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3085 Among My Favorites: History of Civilization in England, by H. T. Buckle, Part 3 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/among-favorites-history-civilization-england-h-t-buckle-part-3 Originally published in essay form on June 18, 2013. Narrated by Terence West. Originally published in essay form on June 18, 2013.

Narrated by Terence West.

]]> full 0:17:57 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explores Buckle’s claim that the “protective spirit” of governments has hindered the progress of civilization. Wed, 17 Feb 2016 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3073 Among My Favorites: History of Civilization in England, by H. T. Buckle, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/among-favorites-history-civilization-england-h-t-buckle-part-2 Originally published in essay form on June 11, 2013. Narrated by Terence West. Originally published in essay form on June 11, 2013.

Narrated by Terence West.

]]> full 0:13:53 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses Buckle’s stress on the importance of ideas in the progress of civilization. Wed, 10 Feb 2016 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3043 Natural Rights and the Moral Foundations of Libertarianism, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/natural-rights-moral-foundations-libertarianism-part-2 Originally published in essay form on June 4, 2013. Narrated by Terence West. Originally published in essay form on June 4, 2013.

Narrated by Terence West.

]]> full 0:17:13 George H. Smith Political Philosophy After discussing some implications of early works on international law for libertarian theory, Smith concludes with a defense of Ayn Rand’s theory of rights. Wed, 03 Feb 2016 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:3031 Natural Rights and the Moral Foundations of Libertarianism, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/natural-rights-moral-foundations-libertarianism-part-1 Originally published in essay form on May 28, 2013. Narrated by Terence West. Originally published in essay form on May 28, 2013.

Narrated by Terence West.

]]> full 0:17:28 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses the meaning of “natural rights” and some historical aspects of this theory. Wed, 27 Jan 2016 05:10:10 +0000 libertarianism.org:3011 Among My Favorites: History of Civilization in England, by H. T. Buckle, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/among-favorites-history-civilization-england-h-t-buckle-part-1 Originally published in essay form on May 21, 2013. Narrated by Terence West. Originally published in essay form on May 21, 2013.

Narrated by Terence West.

]]> full 0:13:41 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith begins his discussion of one of the most libertarian works on history ever written. Wed, 20 Jan 2016 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2979 Defending the Non-Aggression Principle: A Reply to Matt Zwolinski Part 5 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/defending-non-aggression-principle-reply-matt-zwolinski-part-5 Originally published in essay form on May 14, 2013. Narrated by Terence West. Originally published in essay form on May 14, 2013.

Narrated by Terence West.

]]> full 0:18:59 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses various formulations of the non-aggression principle and concludes with some remarks about the problem of pollution. Wed, 13 Jan 2016 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2949 Defending the Non-Aggression Principle: A Reply to Matt Zwolinski Part 4 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/defending-non-aggression-principle-reply-matt-zwolinski-part-4 Originally published in essay form on May 7, 2013. Narrated by Terence West. Originally published in essay form on May 7, 2013.

Narrated by Terence West.

]]> full 0:13:57 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith presents the rudiments of a theory of children’s rights. Wed, 06 Jan 2016 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2948 Defending the Non-Aggression Principle: A Reply to Matt Zwolinski Part 3 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/defending-non-aggression-principle-reply-matt-zwolinski-part-3 Originally published in essay form on April 30, 2013. Narrated by Terence West. Originally published in essay form on April 30, 2013.

Narrated by Terence West.

]]> full 0:14:10 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith criticizes Zwolinski’s discussions of risk, fraud, and the relationship between aggression and property rights. Wed, 30 Dec 2015 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2937 Defending the Non-Aggression Principle: A Reply to Matt Zwolinski Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/defending-non-aggression-principle-reply-matt-zwolinski-part-2 Originally published in essay form on April 23, 2013. Narrated by Terence West.   Originally published in essay form on April 23, 2013.

Narrated by Terence West.

 

]]> full 0:17:57 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith criticizes Zwolinski’s discussions of risk, fraud, and the relationship between aggression and property rights. Wed, 23 Dec 2015 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2936 Defending the Non-Aggression Principle: A Reply to Matt Zwolinski, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/defending-non-aggression-principle-reply-matt-zwolinski-part-1 Originally published in essay form on April 16, 2013. Narrated by Terence West. Originally published in essay form on April 16, 2013.

Narrated by Terence West.

]]> full 0:20:49 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith examines the claim that the non-aggression principle should be viewed as a defeasible presumption. Wed, 16 Dec 2015 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2935 Ludwig von Mises and Economic Calculation Under Socialism, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/ludwig-von-mises-economic-calculation-under-socialism-part-2 Originally published in essay form on April 9, 2013. Narrated by Terence West. Originally published in essay form on April 9, 2013.

Narrated by Terence West.

]]> full 0:12:49 George H. Smith Economics, History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explains why Mises predicted that “planned chaos” would emerge in a socialist economy and how F.A. Hayek elaborated on that insight. Wed, 09 Dec 2015 17:52:10 +0000 libertarianism.org:2929 Ludwig von Mises and Economic Calculation Under Socialism, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/ludwig-von-mises-economic-calculation-under-socialism-part-1 Originally published in essay form on April 2, 2013. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on April 2, 2013.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:12:11 George H. Smith Economics, History, Political Philosophy Smith discusses the theory of value that provided the foundation for the argument that rational economic calculation is impossible in a socialistic economy. Wed, 25 Nov 2015 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2907 Notes on Persecution and Toleration in the History of Christianity https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/notes-persecution-toleration-history-christianity Originally published in essay form on March 28, 2013. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on March 28, 2013.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:15:03 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith explores some of the traditional biblical arguments for and against religious persecution. Wed, 18 Nov 2015 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2906 Lord Acton and the History of Liberty, Part 3 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/lord-acton-history-liberty-part-3 Originally published in essay form on March 19, 2013. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on March 19, 2013.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:16:06 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses Acton’s thesis that the conflict between church and state in medieval Europe was vital to the progress of freedom. Wed, 11 Nov 2015 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2905 Lord Acton and the History of Liberty, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/lord-acton-history-liberty-part-2 Originally published in essay form on March 12, 2013. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on March 12, 2013.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:15:43 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses some common criticisms of Lord Acton and other classical liberal historians. Wed, 04 Nov 2015 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2897 Lord Acton and the History of Liberty, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/lord-acton-history-liberty-part-1 Originally published in essay form on March 3, 2013. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on March 3, 2013.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:11:27 George H. Smith History, Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses some of Lord Acton’s ideas about freedom and their relevance to the modern libertarian movement. Wed, 28 Oct 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2887 Freedom, Rights, and Political Philosophy, Part 5 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freedom-rights-political-philosophy-part-5 Originally published in essay form on February 26, 2013. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on February 26, 2013.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:12:49 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith explores some theoretical aspects of a rights-based conception of freedom. Wed, 21 Oct 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2857 Freedom, Rights, and Political Philosophy, Part 4 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freedom-rights-political-philosophy-part-4 Originally published in essay form on February 19, 2013. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on February 19, 2013.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:11:35 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses a metaphor that was widely used by early libertarian writers who defended the natural equality of humankind. Wed, 14 Oct 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2851 Freedom, Rights, and Political Philosophy, Part 3 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freedom-rights-political-philosophy-part-3 Originally published in essay form on February 12, 2013. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on February 12, 2013.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:14:43 George H. Smith Political Philosophy Smith discusses the distinction between political obligation and political allegiance, and how the problem of allegiance was the major concern of John Locke. Wed, 07 Oct 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2839 Freedom, Rights, and Political Philosophy, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freedom-rights-political-philosophy-part-2 Originally published in essay form on February 5, 2013. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on February 5, 2013.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:15:52 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses the major criticism of natural rights and the consent theory of government – that these doctrines will land us in anarchy. Wed, 30 Sep 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2838 Freedom, Rights, and Political Philosophy, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/freedom-rights-political-philosophy-part-1 Originally published in essay form on January 29, 2013. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on January 29, 2013.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:13:46 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith broadens his discussion of a rights-based theory of freedom with an overview of modern political philosophy. Wed, 23 Sep 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2828 Negative and Positive Liberty: Some Historical Reflections https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/negative-positive-liberty-some-historical-reflections Originally published in essay form on January 23, 2013. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on January 23, 2013.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:11:42 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith considers the different conceptions of freedom defended by Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. Wed, 16 Sep 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2819 Thoughts on Libertarian Strategy for the New Year https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thoughts-libertarian-strategy-new-year Originally published in essay form on January 1, 2013. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on January 1, 2013.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:11:21 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses his ideas about “strategic Taoism.” Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:17:07 +0000 libertarianism.org:2811 Negative and Positive Liberty, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/negative-positive-liberty-part-2 Originally published in essay form on December 18, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on December 18, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:12:26 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses some of the problems in libertarian theory caused by the many different conceptions of liberty. Wed, 02 Sep 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2806 Negative and Positive Liberty https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/negative-positive-liberty Originally published in essay form on December 11, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on December 11, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:12:30 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith criticizes Jason Brennan’s defense of positive liberty and his attempt to make positive liberty an essential part of libertarian theory. Wed, 26 Aug 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2797 Instead of a Review: A Commentary on Libertarianism: What Everyone Needs to Know, by Jason Brennan, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/instead-review-commentary-libertarianism-what-everyone-needs-know-jason-brennan-0 Originally published in essay form on December 4, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on December 4, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:12:00 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith criticizes Jason Brennan’s view of the origin of “hard libertarianism” and his treatment of Ayn Rand. Wed, 19 Aug 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2793 Instead of a Review: A Commentary on Libertarianism: What Everyone Needs to Know, by Jason Brennan https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/instead-review-commentary-libertarianism-what-everyone-needs-know-jason-brennan Originally published in essay form on November 27, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on November 27, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:17:01 George H. Smith Political Philosophy Smith begins his critical examination of Jason Brennan’s recent book with a discussion of the label “libertarianism” and its relationship to classical liberalism. Wed, 12 Aug 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2783 Ayn Rand and Altruism, Part 5 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/ayn-rand-altruism-part-5 Originally published in essay form on November 20, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on November 20, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:11:52 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses why Ayn Rand believed that altruism is incompatible with benevolence and charitable actions. Wed, 05 Aug 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2768 Ayn Rand and Altruism, Part 4 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/ayn-rand-altruism-part-4 Originally published in essay form on November 13, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on November 13, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:12:25 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses Ayn Rand’s notion of self-sacrifice and the crucial role that duty played in her theory of altruism. Wed, 29 Jul 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2767 Ayn Rand and Altruism, Part 3 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/ayn-rand-altruism-part-3 Originally published in essay form on November 6, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on November 6, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:11:56 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith explores Ayn Rand’s contention that altruism plays an indispensable role in the justification of political collectivism. Wed, 22 Jul 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2760 Ayn Rand and Altruism, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/ayn-rand-altruism-part-2 Originally published in essay form on October 30, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on October 30, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:12:15 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith discusses one of Rand’s major objections to both altruism and the traditional concept of egoism. Wed, 15 Jul 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2749 Ayn Rand and Altruism, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/ayn-rand-altruism-part-1 Originally published in essay form on October 23, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on October 23, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:13:30 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith begins his series on Ayn Rand’s critique of altruism with a discussion of the ideas of Auguste Comte, the man who coined the word “altruism.” Wed, 08 Jul 2015 16:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2742 Introducing Anarchism & Justice, by Roy A. Childs, Jr., Part 5 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/introducing-anarchism-justice-roy-childs-jr-part-5 Originally published in essay form on October 16, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on October 16, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:16:08 George H. Smith Political Philosophy George H. Smith concludes the series with a look at Roy Childs’s evolving views on anarchism. Wed, 01 Jul 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2734 Introducing Anarchism & Justice, by Roy A. Childs, Jr., Part 4 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/introducing-anarchism-justice-roy-childs-jr-part-4 Originally published in essay form on October 9, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on October 9, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:17:53 George H. Smith Government and Politics, Political Philosophy George H. Smith turns to what may be Roy Childs’s most recognized role in the libertarian movement: book reviewer. Wed, 24 Jun 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2727 Introducing Anarchism & Justice, by Roy A. Childs, Jr., Part 3 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/introducing-anarchism-justice-roy-childs-jr-part-3 Originally published in essay form on October 2, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on October 2, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:19:52 George H. Smith Law and Civil Liberties, Political Philosophy George H. Smith tackles several misconceptions about the theory of anarchism—and contrasts it with the condition of anarchy. Wed, 17 Jun 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2710 Introducing Anarchism & Justice, by Roy A. Childs, Jr., Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/introducing-anarchism-justice-roy-childs-jr-part-2 Originally published in essay form on September 25, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on September 25, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:09:42 George H. Smith George H. Smith discusses the influence of Robert LeFevre on the developing anarchism of Roy A. Childs, Jr. Wed, 10 Jun 2015 04:10:13 +0000 libertarianism.org:2706 Introducing Anarchism & Justice, by Roy A. Childs, Jr., Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/introducing-anarchism-justice-roy-childs-jr-part-1 Originally published in essay form on September 18, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on September 18, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:11:56 George H. Smith George H. Smith begins his series on Roy A. Childs, Jr., with the impact Childs’s anarchism had on his own thinking. Wed, 03 Jun 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2705 Jack and Jill and Two Kinds of Freedom https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/jack-jill-two-kinds-freedom Originally published in essay form on September 11, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on September 11, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:15:24 George H. Smith George H. Smith analyzes two kinds of freedom, pragmatic and moral, and gives examples of how this distinction has been used in the history of libertarian thought. Wed, 27 May 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2695 From Optimism to Pessimism: The Case of Herbert Spencer, Part 7 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/optimism-pessimism-case-herbert-spencer-part-7 Originally published in essay form on August 21, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on August 21, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:16:20 George H. Smith Herbert Spencer feared granting suffrage to women – at least during his time – would diminish “real” liberty. Was this a justifiable concern? Wed, 20 May 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2687 From Optimism to Pessimism: The Case of Herbert Spencer, Part 6 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/optimism-pessimism-case-herbert-spencer-part-6 Originally published in essay form on August 14, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on August 14, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:14:22 George H. Smith George H. Smith discusses how Herbert Spencer’s analyses of nineteenth-century Germany and France contributed to his pessimistic outlook on the future of freedom. Wed, 13 May 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2680 From Optimism to Pessimism: The Case of Herbert Spencer, Part 5 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/optimism-pessimism-case-herbert-spencer-part-5 Originally published in essay form on August 7, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on August 7, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:14:58 George H. Smith George H. Smith discusses some of Spencer’s concerns about the intellectual and moral obstacles to achieving a free society. Wed, 06 May 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2670 From Optimism to Pessimism: The Case of Herbert Spencer, Part 4 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/optimism-pessimism-case-herbert-spencer-part-4 Originally published in essay form on July 31, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on July 31, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:15:21 George H. Smith George H. Smith discusses Spencer’s theory of social progress, while calling attention to some of its theoretical problems. Wed, 29 Apr 2015 13:00:36 +0000 libertarianism.org:2664 From Optimism to Pessimism: The Case of Herbert Spencer, Part 3 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/optimism-pessimism-case-herbert-spencer-part-3 Originally published in essay form on July 24, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on July 24, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:12:36 George H. Smith George H. Smith discusses Spencer’s opposition to the Boer War—a cause that dominated the last several years of his life. Wed, 22 Apr 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2656 From Optimism to Pessimism: The Case of Herbert Spencer, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/optimism-pessimism-case-herbert-spencer-part-2 Originally published in essay form on July 17, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on July 17, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:16:10 George H. Smith George H. Smith discusses the controversy about Spencer’s use of opium and its possible effect on his later pessimism. Wed, 15 Apr 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2644 From Optimism to Pessimism: The Case of Herbert Spencer, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/optimism-pessimism-case-herbert-spencer-part-1 Originally published in essay form on July 10, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on July 10, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:11:06 George H. Smith George H. Smith begins his series on Spencer’s pessimistic outlook on the future of freedom and the reasons behind it. Wed, 08 Apr 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2635 Thomas Hodgskin Versus Jeremy Bentham https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thomas-hodgskin-versus-jeremy-bentham Originally published in essay form on July 3, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on July 3, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:15:00 George H. Smith George H. Smith discusses Thomas Hodgskin’s critique of utilitarianism and his contention that the primary concern of legislators is to preserve their own power. Wed, 01 Apr 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2627 Jeremy Bentham's Attack on Natural Rights https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/jeremy-benthams-attack-natural-rights Originally published in essay form on June 26, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on June 26, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:15:58 George H. Smith George H. Smith discusses the utilitarianism of Jeremy Bentham and why it so alarmed the defenders of natural rights. Wed, 25 Mar 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2615 Thomas Hodgskin: Libertarian Extraordinaire, Part 4 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thomas-hodgskin-libertarian-extraordinaire-part-4 Originally published in essay form on June 19, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on June 19, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:15:54 George H. Smith Smith continues his discussion of Thomas Hodgskin by exploring some of the key arguments in his neglected book,Popular Political Economy. Wed, 18 Mar 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2604 Thomas Hodgskin: Libertarian Extraordinaire, Part 3 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thomas-hodgskin-libertarian-extraordinaire-part-3 Originally published in essay form on June 12, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on June 12, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:14:08 George H. Smith George H. Smith begins his discussion of the free-market theories of Thomas Hodgskin. Wed, 11 Mar 2015 04:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2599 Thomas Hodgskin: Libertarian Extraordinaire, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thomas-hodgskin-libertarian-extraordinaire-part-2 Originally published in essay form on June 5, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on June 5, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:15:32 George H. Smith George H. Smith discusses Thomas Hodgskin’s most controversial work, Labour Defended Against the Claims of Capital. Wed, 04 Mar 2015 05:02:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2594 Thomas Hodgskin: Libertarian Extraordinaire, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thomas-hodgskin-libertarian-extraordinaire-part-1 Originally published in essay form on May 29, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on May 29, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:14:28 George H. Smith Smith begins his series on Thomas Hodgskin, one of the most remarkable, if little known and unjustly neglected, libertarian thinkers of the nineteenth century. Mon, 02 Mar 2015 22:44:39 +0000 libertarianism.org:2593 Neoconservatism Versus Libertarianism, Part 3 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/neoconservatism-versus-libertarianism-part-3 Originally published in essay form on May 22, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on May 22, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:12:30 George H. Smith George H. Smith explores the ideas of Irving Kristol and Robert Bork on culture. He begins with a discussion of the anti-jazz crusade of the 1920s. Wed, 18 Feb 2015 13:56:20 +0000 libertarianism.org:2581 Neoconservatism Versus Libertarianism, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/neoconservatism-versus-libertarianism-part-2 Originally published in essay form on May 15, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on May 15, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:11:35 George H. Smith George H. Smith tells the story of how a disagreement with Roy Childs over the ideas of Irving Kristol resulted in a serious argument. Wed, 11 Feb 2015 12:48:03 +0000 libertarianism.org:2576 Neoconservatism Versus Libertarianism, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/neoconservatism-versus-libertarianism-part-1 Originally published in essay form on May 8, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on May 8, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:17:37 George H. Smith George H. Smith begins his series on neoconservatism by exploring some of its fundamental differences with libertarianism. Wed, 04 Feb 2015 05:10:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2568 Thomas Jefferson on Public Education, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thomas-jefferson-public-education-part-2 Originally published in essay form on May 1, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on May 1, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:12:25 George H. Smith Smith explores Thomas Jefferson’s belief in the value of history, and his plan for public universities. Wed, 28 Jan 2015 16:35:22 +0000 libertarianism.org:2564 Barack Obama, Social Darwinism, and Survival of the Fittest, Part 3 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/barack-obama-social-darwinism-survival-fittest-part-3 Originally published in essay form on April 24, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on April 24, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:17:08 George H. Smith George H. Smith concludes this series with a close look at Herbert Spencer’s views on charity and the poor. Wed, 21 Jan 2015 05:02:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2559 Barack Obama, Social Darwinism, and Survival of the Fittest, Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/barack-obama-social-darwinism-survival-fittest-part-2 Originally published in essay form on April 17, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on April 17, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:12:54 George H. Smith Smith continues his discussion of Herbert Spencer and William Graham Sumner, explaining how they explicitly repudiated the ideas associated with social Darwinism. Wed, 14 Jan 2015 05:02:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2554 Barack Obama, Social Darwinism, and Survival of the Fittest, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/barack-obama-social-darwinism-survival-fittest-part-1 Originally published in essay form on April 10, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on April 10, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:16:34 George H. Smith George H. Smith interrupts his series on education with a discussion of social Darwinism. Wed, 07 Jan 2015 05:02:00 +0000 libertarianism.org:2549 Thomas Jefferson on Public Education, Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/thomas-jefferson-public-education-part-1 Originally published in essay form on April 3, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on April 3, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:12:55 George H. Smith George H. Smith discusses Jefferson’s ideas about education and his plan for a decentralized system of public schools. Wed, 31 Dec 2014 05:00:02 +0000 libertarianism.org:2546 Critics of State Education Part 4: A Free Market in Education https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/critics-state-education-part-4-free-market-education Originally published in essay form on March 27, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on March 27, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:12:29 George H. Smith George H. Smith explores the Voluntaryist critique of those who support free trade in religion and commerce but advocate state interference in education. Wed, 24 Dec 2014 05:00:35 +0000 libertarianism.org:2538 Critics of State Education Part 3: The Problem of Indoctrination and the Need for Diversity https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/critics-state-education-part-3-problem-indoctrination-need-diversity Originally published in essay form on March 20, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on March 20, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:15:53 George H. Smith George H. Smith explores some more Voluntaryist arguments against state education. Wed, 17 Dec 2014 05:00:57 +0000 libertarianism.org:2536 Critics of State Education Part 2: The British Voluntaryists https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/critics-state-education-part-2-british-voluntaryists Originally published in essay form on March 13, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on March 13, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:15:50 George H. Smith George H. Smith turns to the philosophy of Voluntaryism, discussing how its proponents fought against state control of education in the nineteenth century. Wed, 10 Dec 2014 05:00:05 +0000 libertarianism.org:2531 Critics of State Education Part 1: Joseph Priestley https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/critics-state-education-part-1-joseph-priestley Originally published in essay form on March 7, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on March 7, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:14:30 George H. Smith George H. Smith begins his series on the critics of state education with a discussion of Joseph Priestley, the Englishman who discovered oxygen. Wed, 03 Dec 2014 05:00:41 +0000 libertarianism.org:2523 The Roots of State Education Part 3: Aristotle and Civic Virtue https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/roots-state-education-part-3-aristotle-civic-virtue Originally published in essay form on February 28, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on February 28, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:14:43 George H. Smith George H. Smith continues his examination of the intellectual roots of state education by turning to the views of Plato’s most famous student. Wed, 26 Nov 2014 05:04:22 +0000 libertarianism.org:2519 The Roots of State Education Part 2: Plato's Case Against Free-Market Education https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/roots-state-education-part-2-platos-case-against-free-market-education Originally published in essay form on February 21, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on February 21, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:12:55 George H. Smith History’s first great philosopher wasn’t a fan of educational freedom. Wed, 19 Nov 2014 05:00:26 +0000 libertarianism.org:2513 The Roots of State Education Part 1: The Spartan Model https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/roots-state-education-part-1-spartan-model Originally published in essay form on February 14, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on February 14, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:11:21 George H. Smith George H. Smith discusses how the educational system of Sparta influenced later advocates of state education. Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:58:42 +0000 libertarianism.org:2507 Monopolies, Mercantilism, Illegal Buttons, and Saltpeter Men https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/monopolies-mercantilism-illegal-buttons-saltpeter-men Originally published in essay form on February 7, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on February 7, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:12:39 George H. Smith George H. Smith offers a glance at a few economic regulations throughout history. Wed, 05 Nov 2014 05:00:05 +0000 libertarianism.org:2499 Fingering the King on the Road to Independence https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/fingering-kind-road-independence Originally published in essay form on January 31, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on January 31, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:14:14 George H. Smith The Coercive Acts led Americans to blame the king for the conspiracy to strip them of their rights and liberties. Wed, 29 Oct 2014 17:13:29 +0000 libertarianism.org:2487 The Coercive Acts and Their Theoretical Significance https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/coercive-acts-their-theoretical-significance Originally published in essay form on January 24, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on January 24, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:13:25 George H. Smith The Coercive Acts—the British response to the Boston Tea Party—was the true catalyst that led to the American Revolution. Wed, 22 Oct 2014 16:19:52 +0000 libertarianism.org:2476 The Boston Tea Party https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/boston-tea-party Originally published in essay form on January 17, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on January 17, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:13:50 George H. Smith The British response to the Boston Tea Party stiffened American resolve for revolution. George Smith tells the story of that event. Wed, 15 Oct 2014 04:00:47 +0000 libertarianism.org:2461 Committees of Correspondence and the Road to American Independence https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/committees-correspondence-road-american-independence Originally published in essay form on January 10, 2012. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on January 10, 2012.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:14:32 George H. Smith The story of the American Revolution’s prelude continues with the emergence of Committees of Correspondence among the colonists. Wed, 08 Oct 2014 16:14:25 +0000 libertarianism.org:2453 The Boston Massacre https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/boston-massacre Originally published in essay form on January 3, 2011. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on January 3, 2011.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:11:33 George H. Smith George H. Smith continues his look at the events leading up to the American Revolution by telling the story of the Boston Massacre. Wed, 01 Oct 2014 21:40:45 +0000 libertarianism.org:2442 A Misunderstanding, the Townshend Act, and More Trouble in the American Colonies https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/misunderstanding-townshend-act-more-trouble-american-colonies Originally published in essay form on December 29, 2011. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on December 29, 2011.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:15:14 George H. Smith George H. Smith uses some of the crucial events that led to the American Revolution as background to explain the theory of resistance and revolution that emerged. Wed, 24 Sep 2014 15:46:28 +0000 libertarianism.org:2428 The Sons of Liberty and Resistance to the Stamp Act, Part Two https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/sons-liberty-resistance-stamp-act-part-two Originally published in essay form on December 20, 2011. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on December 20, 2011.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:11:26 George H. Smith George H. Smith turns his attention to events after the Boston riots. As violence spread throughout the colonies, America moved ever closer to revolution. Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:55:01 +0000 libertarianism.org:2418 “Liberty and Property!” The Sons of Liberty and Resistance to the Stamp Act Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/liberty-property-sons-liberty-resistance-stamp-act-part-1 Originally published in essay form on December 13, 2011. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on December 13, 2011.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:12:40 George H. Smith George H. Smith recounts the violent reaction to the Stamp Act, a tax on paper goods levied against the American colonies in 1765. Wed, 10 Sep 2014 15:32:37 +0000 libertarianism.org:2409 Americans with Attitudes: Smuggling in Colonial America https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/americans-attitudes-smuggling-colonial-america Originally published in essay form on December 6, 2011. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on December 6, 2011.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:14:59 George H. Smith George H. Smith explores America’s proud history of smuggling in the colonies—and the disastrous attempts by the British to put an end to it. Wed, 03 Sep 2014 14:11:52 +0000 libertarianism.org:2398 The Philosophy of the Declaration of Independence: Part 2 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/philosophy-declaration-independence-part-2 Originally published in essay form on November 29, 2011. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on November 29, 2011.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:16:03 George H. Smith George H. Smith examines two instances of curious wording in the Declaration of Independence. Wed, 27 Aug 2014 17:28:43 +0000 libertarianism.org:2387 The Philosophy of the Declaration of Independence: Part 1 https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/philosophy-declaration-independence-part-1 Originally published in essay form on November 22, 2011. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on November 22, 2011.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:13:50 George H. Smith George H. Smith continues his series on the Declaration of Independence by looking to the intellectual history behind its famous reference to unalienable rights. Wed, 20 Aug 2014 15:16:23 +0000 libertarianism.org:2380 Was Thomas Jefferson a Plagiarist? https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/was-thomas-jefferson-plagiarist Originally published in essay form on November 15, 2011. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on November 15, 2011.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:14:49 George H. Smith Jefferson drew on a rich intellectual tradition when he drafted the Declaration of Independence. But did he draw directly from contemporary works, as well? Wed, 13 Aug 2014 15:24:47 +0000 libertarianism.org:2370 “That Audacious Document”: Notes on the Declaration of Independence https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/audacious-document-notes-declaration-independence Originally published in essay form on November 8, 2011. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on November 8, 2011.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:12:36 George H. Smith George H. Smith begins a series of essays on the Declaration of Independence by examining colonial reaction to its list of grievances. Wed, 06 Aug 2014 13:49:05 +0000 libertarianism.org:2357 Religious Toleration Versus Religious Freedom https://www.libertarianism.org/media/excursions/religious-toleration-vs-religious-freedom Originally published in essay form on November 3, 2011. Narrated by James Foster. Originally published in essay form on November 3, 2011.

Narrated by James Foster.

]]> full 0:11:44 George H. Smith George H. Smith distinguishes “tolerating” religious difference from recognizing a genuine right to religious freedom. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:01:22 +0000 libertarianism.org:2350