Category Archives: Evolutionary Economics and Equality: An Age of Enlightenment

On the Equality of Taxation

Posted on July 6, 2013 by admin

The Age of Enlightenment of the 18th century saw the intellectual maturation of the humanist belief in reason as the supreme guiding principle in the affairs of mankind. The Enlightenment introduced critical thinking to replace the dead weight of tradition … Continue reading →

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On Transforming Rationalization

Posted on May 2, 2013 by admin

John Locke (1632-1704) believed that one should use reason to search after truth rather than simply accept the opinion of authorities or be subject to superstition. Used properly, reason could determine the legitimate functions of institutions and optimize the functioning … Continue reading →

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Individualism – the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Posted on August 31, 2012 by admin

The concept of freedom is that individuals be allowed to do whatever they want. Over the past two hundred years individualism and capitalism rose together. In last three decades of the 20th century, people expressed their individuality through exercising choice. … Continue reading →

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