May 2012 Archives

May 29, 2012

Rev. Sirico: There is no ‘social justice’ without economic freedom

On FoxNews.com, Rev. Robert A. Sirico looks at the recent anti-capitalism, anti-NATO protests in Chicago: In countless debates and conversations with modern proponents of social justice, I have noticed that they are less interested in justice than in material equality. Continue Reading...

May 29, 2012

Rev. Robert Sirico on ‘The World Show’ with Robert Scully

Acton Institute president and co-founder Rev. Robert Sirico’s appearance on public television’s “The World Show” with Robert Scully is set to air on various PBS outlets on May 31st. Check your local listings for further information. Continue Reading...

May 29, 2012

On Call in Culture in a Philosophy Classroom

What is it like to engage the culture on a college campus through philosophy? Watch as Bruce McCluggage, Philosophy Instructor at Pike’s Peak Community College, shares firsthand what it is like to be On Call in the community college Culture as he interacts with students in the classroom, within philosophy club discussion groups and even at an atheist conference. Continue Reading...

May 29, 2012

Review of ‘Defending the Free Market’ at the Library of Law and Liberty

Dr. James E. Bruce, assistant professor of philosophy at John Brown University, has a review of Rev. Robert Sirico’s new book, Defending the Free Market: The Moral Case for a Free Economy, on the Library of Law and Liberty website. Continue Reading...

May 29, 2012

Should You Need the Government’s Permission to Work?

Getting the government’s permission to work—occupational licensing—hurts both consumers and entrepreneurs. That’s the conclusion of two new reports, one a study conducted by the Institute for Justice and the other a survey by the Kauffman Foundation and Thumbtack.com. Continue Reading...

May 28, 2012

Memorial Day and the Right to Be Wrong

Last week I wondered about the student protests here in Quebec and the logic of the welfare state. In some conversations on these topics, I was challenged to consider the social meaning of phenomena like this (e.g. Continue Reading...

May 25, 2012

New Journal of Markets & Morality Website

Today marks the official launch of the new and improved website for the Journal of Markets & Morality. In addition to the new design, we also have included a search feature whereby anyone who wants can search back issues for keywords, authors, names, and so on. Continue Reading...

May 25, 2012

Month: May 2012

Rev. Robert Sirico on ‘The World Show’ with Robert Scully

On Call in Culture in a Philosophy Classroom

Review of ‘Defending the Free Market’ at the Library of Law and Liberty

Should You Need the Government’s Permission to Work?

Memorial Day and the Right to Be Wrong

New Journal of Markets & Morality Website

Defending the Free Market: More Media Coverage

Reflections for Memorial Day

Fr. Sirico on Varney & Co. – Fox Business