The Perils of Patriotic Pride Patriotism is often hailed as a noble virtue, a sign of unwavering loyalty and love for one’s country. But beneath the surface of this seemingly positive sentiment lies a darker reality. The patriotic sense of pride, while seemingly harmless, is a recipe for division, hindering progress, and perpetuating harmful ideologies….
*Nathaniel Brandon’s Lecture on the philosophy of Objectivism inspires this article Every debate, every dispute, and every conflict will ultimately resolve itself into fundamental questions of ethics, epistemology, and metaphysics. When these deep-rooted issues arise, most people find themselves bewildered and frustrated, often deciding that thinking about or discussing them is pointless. They conclude that…
The Ethical Foundation of Justice Some argue that justice is nothing more than a social construct designed to benefit the powerful at the expense of the weak. This perspective overlooks the intrinsic value of justice as an ethical principle that transcends individual interests. Justice, in its true form, is about fairness, equity, and the protection…
