“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”
What does “liberty” truly mean? We explore 3 schools of thought, from Filmer’s “divine right” to Locke & the Founding Fathers’ individual rights. Plus, modern thinkers like Rothbard and more! Discover the historical roots of...
In his 1850 essay The Law, Bastiat railed against socialism, and argued that legitimate law isn’t just the will of politicians, but instead is based on protecting the natural rights of individuals. You can see inspiration in these views from Locke, Jefferson, Paine...