James Wilson signed the Declaration of Independence & was twice elected to the Continental Congress. He played a leading role in the drafting of the US Constitution & became 1 of the 6 original justices to the US Supreme Court. #HappyBirthday 🎂 oll.libertyfund.org/people/james-w…

Mercy Otis Warren was one of the most formidable female intellectuals in 18th century America. She wrote plays, poetry, letters, a pamphlet warning of the dangers of the new Constitution. #HappyBirthday 🎂 ow.ly/u6SA50TmS2f #MercyOtisWarren #AmericanHistory

“There's a second component of reading that many people don't realize exists: searching for the good books. There are a huge number of books and only a small percentage of them are really good, so reading means searching. Someone who tries to read but doesn't understand about the

Why did modernity start in Europe? One narrative is that Europeans were better than others (naturally, or due to the legacy of the ancients or Christianity). Another says Europeans were worse (perhaps because of slavery and imperialism). Both are wrong. humanprogress.org/what-are-the-c…

"The Constitution is more than a legal framework—it's a set of institutions shaping collective action." Hear more from American Enterprise Institute scholar Yuval Levin in this episode of the #GreatAntidote podcast: ow.ly/37Fo50Tofbr #Constitution #PoliticalTheory

Curious about the roots of political freedom? Dive into Montesquieu's groundbreaking ideas on separation of powers and constitutional government, which shaped modern democracy and remains a vital read for understanding liberty and governance today. 🌍📚 ow.ly/rrZB50TogYr

The presumed writer, King Solomon expressed these sentiments in this passage found in Ecclesiastes 3: 1-13, one of the books of the Old Testament. It might be familiar as they were used in a well-known song from the 1960s: ow.ly/TNK250TosQf #Ecclesiastes

Discover how the Declaration of Independence laid the foundation for America's unique theory of government. 📜 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/bPhS50Towuv #AmericanHistory #DeclarationOfIndependence #Liberty #PoliticalPhilosophy #NaturalRights #USHistory #LearnMore

There's still time!!! Join us on September 24th o discuss a classic article by Nobel laureate James M. Buchanan. Click here to register: ow.ly/UCaO50Tpmy5

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🆕 Is compromise is but an act of Congress? See what John Calhoun has to say about it with this new quote now available on the #OLL! #JohnCalhoun #CompromiseDebate #AmericanPolitics oll.libertyfund.org/quotes/john-ca…

Curious about the sharp wit and influential ideas of #Voltaire? 🧐 Explore his thoughts on freedom, religion, and society, which shaped the Enlightenment and still resonate today. Learn about his life, works, and how he championed reason and liberty. ow.ly/E5Yg50Toixt

The English minister Vicesimus Knox (1752-1821) condemned British aristocrats for pridefully decorating their graves with the symbols of their oppressive rule over the people. None was worse to his mind than their display of military prowess and conquest: ow.ly/R5lw50TosUq

#PriceControls have ALWAYS been a bad idea. ow.ly/lnzV50TksbX #Mises

Discover the philosopher who shaped modern ideas of government, natural rights, and liberty—John Locke! His thoughts on life, liberty, and property laid the foundation for democratic societies. 📖✨ #Philosophy #JohnLocke #NaturalRights #PoliticalTheory ow.ly/OBFQ50Tom2M

We've just announced our NEXT Timeless group, in which we'll read and discuss #FAHayek's famous article, "The Use of Knowledge in Society," to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his Nobel prize. Timeless groups are FREE and open to ALL: ow.ly/W0ti50TsgMX #BookClub

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Discover the trailblazing feminist thinker #MaryWollstonecraft! 💡 She championed education and equality for women in the 18th century. Her ideas paved the way for future generations advocating women's rights. #Feminism #WomensRights #Philosophy #Equality ow.ly/wMRW50TomgI

Who was William Paley??? Learn more today. ow.ly/Jcg350TsqUO #Philosophy #Theology #History