“An Anarchist critique of Anarcho-Statism”: A Response

For those who are unaware, there is a rift between the various groups of anarchists, particularly those who believe that capitalism is a...

The Inner Contradictions of the State, by Murrary N. Rothbard

The following is excerpted from Rothbard's larger work The Ethics of Liberty. A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH discussions of the necessity of gover...

The Fallacy of the "Public Sector,” by Murray N. Rothbard

I've been reading a lot of Rothbard's work lately and I am currently reading his massive Man, Economy and State, with Power and Mark...

Cognitive Dissonance: It's an Epidemic

Most people have a set of beliefs they adhere to that helps guide them in their daily lives. Many people gather these beliefs through religi...

The Tao of Arizona Atheist: Conclusion

- Revised on July 18, 2012 I hope this series has been informative and clear for all who've decided to read it. My goal with the series ...

The Tao of Arizona Atheist: Enforcement of the Social Contract

In a previous post I explained the role of the social contract in a society and looked at some examples of how it might be applied. In this ...

The Anatomy of the State, by Murray N. Rothbard

I found a very good article by Murray Rothbard about the history and role of the government in peoples' lives. While a bit long, this is...