Matthew Downhour

A Land Value Tax Fosters Stronger Communities Erraticus

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A Land Value Tax Fosters Stronger Communities

January 10, 2020March 1, 2020 Matthew Downhour 1 Comment Community, Land Use, Tax Policy, Urbanism min read

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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The Dude Abides Pragmatism Nihilism Deontology 3

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The Dude Abides: Pragmatism as an Alternative to Deontology and Nihilism

November 14, 2019March 9, 2020 Matthew Downhour 0 Comments Deontology, Film, Friedrich Nietzsche, Judaism, Nihilism, Pragmatism min read

Stuck in the conflict between two worldviews, the Dude offers a pragmatic third way forward for the postmodern world.

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