To Hayek, it was quite ironic that the academics that had overwhelmingly embraced socialism were discarding the very thing that explained their existence, the idea of “western” civilization.
Tag: History
Are You A Nazi?
The term “Nazi” is one of the most over-used terms heard in political dialogue. Thank you for reading this essay. It is part of an ongoing series titled Old Friends and this is the first contribution on FA Hayek’s The Road to Serfdom. But it must be said that here again the main influence which destroyed the belief…
Ukraine – Poland 1939 All Over Again
The strange resemblance between Ukraine in 2022 and Poland in 1939. An historical perspective on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Transformation — From Reaction to Revolution
How do you move from resistance to revolution? The colonists had to address some serious issues before taking that step.
The Contagion of Liberty
The fight for liberty could be a good thing. But contagions are generally uncontrollable. They seem to have a life of their own and can travel in unexpected directions.