Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer (1712–1778)
Hillsdale College’s Imprimis features Jason Riley’s observations about economist Thomas Sowell’s continuing importance in American policy debates. Sowell says his favorite of his own books is A Conflict of Visions,…
The John Locke Foundation’s namesake appears on a new list of 12 great books everyone should read. Compiled by Bruce Riley Ashford and posted at First Things, the list includes…
Sunday marked the 389th anniversary of the birth of the John Locke Foundation’s namesake. So who was this Locke fellow? Why should we wish him a happy birthday? As the…
Christopher Rufo writes for City Journal about one of the political left‘s most dangerous ideas. The latest call to action from some criminal-justice activists: “Abolish the police.” From the streets…
John Locke Foundation’s Joe Coletti co-wrote a piece with John Hendrickson, policy analyst with Iowans for Tax Relief, on recommendations for a stronger spending limitation and lower tax rates in…
Hundreds of years separate Jean Jacques Rousseau and Dave Ramsey, but they share a common approach to finances. In the Social Contract, Rousseau writes that the “most important maxim of…
A three-judge panel of the N.C. Court of Appeals ruled unanimously that Mission Hospital in Asheville cannot be held liable for its decision not to commit a mentally disturbed patient…
Libertarian Georgetown law professor Randy Barnett‘s latest book, Our Republican Constitution, faces scrutiny from Jeremy Rozansky in the latest Commentary magazine. Barnett frames American legal history as a contest between…
A Theory of Justice: The Musical John Locke makes an appearance in the musical! From the press release: A Theory of Justice: The Musical! was written by Oxford University students…
Ken Thomas writes about Justice Thomas’ dissent in the violent video game case on the “No Right Turns” blog at the Ashbrook Center here. Justice Scalia wrote the majority opinion…
View in your browser. Welcome Does United States history still begin in 1877? In this week’s newsletter, read about proposed changes to North Carolina’s social studies standards. Bulletin Board …
I realize I am likely in the minority on this, but the speech by Lew Rockwell, noted this week in the Locker Room, leaves much to be desired. There…