Monthly Archives: May 2011

Column on Students and their education

Posted on May 31, 2011 by szatyor2693

Students and their education Tibor R. Machan Columnist David Brooks of The New York Times, now sadly a reliable lapdog of conservative statism, has come out, in his May 31, 2011 column “It’s Not About You,” against college and university … Continue reading →

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My Fathers’ Day Column

Posted on May 30, 2011 by szatyor2693

My Fathers’ Day Reflections Tibor R. Machan On my drive to work the other day I was listening to the local all news radio station and suddenly I am hearing President Obama chiming in with one of those “public service” … Continue reading →

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Column on A Brief on Time

Posted on May 30, 2011 by szatyor2693

A Brief on Time Tibor R. Machan I consider much of common sense to be correct about the world, not always muddled or, let alone, wrong. This is a position associated with the Scottish philosopher Thomas Reed and, also, with … Continue reading →

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Column on Protesting Austerity Measures

Posted on May 25, 2011 by szatyor2693

Protesting Austerity Measures Tibor R. Machan Throughout Europe it is now routine–but it is not unfamiliar by now in the US either–for people to march and otherwise protest (sometimes with out and out reckless violence) austerity measures the government officials … Continue reading →

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Column on Israel & Obama: What’s Up With That?

Posted on May 22, 2011 by szatyor2693

Israel & Obama: What’s Up With That? Tibor R. Machan Once again I hasten to point out that this isn’t something I know very much about, especially if to understand it one has to be informed about the entire history … Continue reading →

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Column on Individualism Isn’t Ridiculous

Posted on May 16, 2011 by szatyor2693

Individualism Isn’t Ridiculous Tibor R. Machan* Some critics of individualism propose an alternative social philosophy and defend it so it is then possible to compare their case to the individualist position. But more often than not what critics do is … Continue reading →

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Column on Serious Flaws of Egalitarianism

Posted on May 15, 2011 by szatyor2693

Some Serious Flaws of Egalitarianism Tibor R. Machan Egalitarianism teaches that everyone deserves to be treated with equal consideration and respect. Mostly this is meant to stress how everyone should be provided (as a matter of public policy) with basic … Continue reading →

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A Brief on Abortion Rights

Posted on May 12, 2011 by szatyor2693

A Brief on Abortion Rights Tibor R. Machan It is risky to reenter this discussion.  I have entered it often and been not just criticized but also denounced for my position.  This is that up to the point the cerebral … Continue reading →

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Column on Hayek & Morality

Posted on May 8, 2011 by szatyor2693

Hayek on Morality Tibor R. Machan When he was about to receive the Nobel Prize in economic science, I interviewed F. A. Hayek for Reason magazine (at his home in Salzburg, Austria). Although he didn’t believe that political economists should … Continue reading →

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Column on Revisiting Selfishness

Posted on May 6, 2011 by szatyor2693

Revisiting Selfishness Tibor R. Machan Because I am always eager to do well for myself–have done this for as long as I can recall, starting with wanting to succeed in school, on the athletic field, in trying to be healthy … Continue reading →

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