BlogHide Resteemsseanbrown (25)in libertarian • 6 years agoIn Partial Defense of Deductive Economics (Austrian Economics Critique, Part 2)In my prior criticism of Austrian economics ( I noted how you cannot reason your way to meaningful conclusions entirely a priori . That does not, however, mean that you cannot deduce certain…seanbrown (25)in libertarian • 6 years agoThe Fatal Flaw of Austrian Economics (Part 1)Is Austrian economics' "action axiom" really that useful? The action axiom has been evaluated by most philosophers as true, but extremely abstract. Upon a reading of parts of Human Action (or at…seanbrown (25)in libertarian • 6 years agoCommunism in the Libertarian PartyAt the 2018 Libertarian National Convention, delegates were treated to an avowed communist standing on the debate stage, running for Chair of the National Committee. To many of us, this was an…seanbrown (25)in economics • 6 years agoEconomics Can't Prove You RightEconomics Can't Prove You Right: An examination of the use of economic ethics Note: The opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and may not necessarily represent the official…seanbrown (25)in libertarian • 7 years agoWhy Principle Matters in the Libertarian PartyOriginally published in the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania's March 2018 Newsletter. Disclosure: the author is the publication's sole editor. Right now it seems the Libertarian Party is largely…seanbrown (25)in borders • 7 years agoOn "Bordertarianism": A Refutation of the Rightful Ownership ArgumentThe starting argument employed by libertarians and/or anarchists who support government border enforcement is technically valid, that if some thief steals my stuff and buys something else with it…