Classical Liberalism vs Modern Liberalism

Classical liberalism and modern liberalism use the same word and do not mean the same thing. Classical liberalism, in its serious 18th- and 19th-century form, treats liberty as freedom from interference. The person judges, chooses, and acts. Rights are recognized, not granted. Government is limited so that free agency is not turned into an object … Read more

Safety vs Free Speech

Free speech is the good. Safety is not a reason to give it up. The demand to limit speech in the name of safety, emotional safety, psychological safety, or protection from offense is a demand to stop the testing of claims. Once speech can be restricted because it unsettles someone, the power to decide what … Read more