Multiculturalism, interculturalism, monoculturalism, and nationalism. They share a common idea – that cultural identity must be framed, defended, administered, sometimes imposed. Against this logic, anti-culturalism stands as a radical rupture: no national unity, no community mosaic, no managed dialogue of differences. No culture should govern our lives. I. Culture as…

And Why the True Tradition of Liberty Comes from Aristotle to the Austrians For generations, classical liberalism has been marketed as the origin of Western liberty: the philosophy of individual rights, markets, and limited government. But this story is misleading. Classical liberalism was not the foundation of freedom, but a…

Introduction Hans-Hermann Hoppe is widely known for his libertarian theory of argumentation ethics, a bold attempt to rationally prove the non-aggression principle (NAP) through the very act of engaging in discourse. While Hoppe explicitly distances himself from Kantian moral universalism and Enlightenment rationalism, a closer analysis reveals a deep irony:…

Libertarians should be cautious with the word progress. While it sounds appealing, it carries ideological baggage. Progress implies a fixed goal, a single direction, and often a centralized authority to define it. It’s the language of technocrats, planners, and moral crusaders—not of free individuals. Today, progress is mainly used by…

The terms capitalism and socialism are deeply loaded and often misleading. They confuse more than they clarify, and if we want to persuade others, we need to drop them in favor of clearer language. A better framework is to distinguish between centralized and decentralized economics: While some may equate decentralized…

The problem with reactionary thinking is that it runs counter to libertarian principles. At its core, libertarianism trusts that the free market is a self-regulating mechanism, capable of efficiently allocating resources and fostering economic growth. When individuals adopt destructive or “degenerative” behaviors, the market—being the sum of all voluntary actions…

Though Hans-Hermann Hoppe is one of the staunchest defenders of absolute private property, a curious contradiction emerges in the political behavior of many of his followers. While they claim to reject all forms of collectivism, Hoppeans often advocate for community-level exclusion, covenant enforcement, and immigration restrictions—all in the name of…

Hans-Hermann Hoppe is often portrayed as a radical individualist and a staunch advocate of anarcho-capitalism. His foundational work in argumentation ethics and his rigorous critique of democracy seem to place him firmly within the Rothbardian tradition. However, beneath this libertarian veneer lies a paradox: Hoppe’s political model bears a striking…

Hoppeans argue that so-called “degenerate” behaviors are destroying society. They’re not entirely wrong—but they’re not entirely right either. If we examine the world’s wealthiest nations by GDP, we see something interesting: they tend to strike a balance between traditionalism and “degeneracy.” Let’s be honest—GDP includes everything from sex toys, porn,…