by Tommaso Biagi Independent scholar of moral and political philosophy “I do not rule you, and you do not rule me.” ⸻ The Quiet Contradiction of Every Civilization Every civilization—flawless, perfect in composition and intention—exists atop a quiet contradiction: We love freedom. We suffer domination. We justify it as “necessary authority,” “the public order,” “the…

Today I talk with Roderick about his 2013 blog post “Eudaimonism and Non-Aggression,” one of many early 2010s blog posts across the libertarian ecosystem debating the pros and cons of the non-aggression principle, or NAP. As usual, Roderick thinks both sides make some good points, but ultimately lands on the side of the NAP. Though…