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Freedom and Virtue Tradition, episode 8: Passages from The Federalist Papers, no. 39 by James Madison, on federalism and republicanism. Support the Show.

In this second episode of the Free and Virtuous People series, Kevin summarizes his interview with Liz Cunningham, who, with husband Sean, raises a family on and sells meat from their ranch in Oregon.The Free and Virtuous People series will tell the stories of “ordinary” people who have flourished and contributed to their communities through the practice of everyday virtues such as courage, perseverance, compassion, thoughtfulness, and generosity. In the face of diverse and sometimes challeng...

Freedom and Virtue Tradition, episode 7: Excerpts from Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics on the virtue of justice.Episode 6: Aristotle on virtueSupport the Show.

The rule of law is indispensable to a free an virtuous society, and a well-functioning rule of law requires a supportive culture. Originally published as a commentary at FVI's Substack journal. Adam Tomkins's article at Law & Liberty.Thomas Howes's article at The Vital Center.Support the Show.

Freedom and Virtue Tradition, episode 6: Excerpts from Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics on virtue in general, and on the virtues of courage, temperance, liberality, and good temperBook 3 of Nicomachean Ethics at Internet Classics ArchiveSupport the Show.

In this fifth episode of Readings in the Freedom and Virtue Tradition, Kevin spotlights passages from Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations that describe the nature and benefits of specialization among tasks and workers.Wealth of Nations at Project GutenbergSupport the Show.