Matthew Downhour
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Parks and Rec expounds a great deal upon the teachings of Stoicism, but it is Garry Gergich—not Ron Swanson—who embodies the Stoic ideals.
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Rather than view recent political failings as flaws inherent to liberalism, we might be better served by focusing on the decline in trust.
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Children’s films tend to emphasize the role of destiny or chance, but existential themes can be found in a few that highlight the importance of…
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Not only is a land value tax economically efficient, it offers a development pattern and taxation philosophy that nurtures vibrant communities.
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Stuck in the conflict between two worldviews, the Dude offers a pragmatic third way forward for the postmodern world.
