Excursions into Libertarian Though‪t‬ Libertarianism.org

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

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George Smith explains some fundamental features of Immanuel Kant’s moral and political theory.
Originally published in essay form on April 8, 2016

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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