Thomas Sowell does not begin Social Justice Fallacies by arguing that life is fair. He starts with a different question. What should we conclude when people or groups end up with different results? Published in 2023, the book challenges common ideas about equality, discrimination, expert knowledge, and public policy. This Social Justice Fallacies summary explains […]
Political Philosophy
Discourses on Livy by Machiavelli Explained in 7 Key Ideas
Most people meet Niccolò Machiavelli through The Prince, where rulers worry about fear, loyalty, reputation, and political survival. Discourses on Livy shows a different side of his political thinking. Here, Machiavelli studies ancient Rome to ask how republics protect liberty, control corruption, handle political conflict, and survive long after individual leaders leave office. Reading Discourses […]