On this episode of Flashes of Liberty, Kerry talks about how Henry Hazlitt and how he came to write Economics in One Lesson. Episode Resources: You can find more of Kerry's articles and podcasts on her website, here. Visit FLASHES OF LIBERTY: HENRY HAZLITT to see the resources in creating this episode. Check out Kerry's Facebook Page to join the discussion. Follow on: On Facebook On Twitter @MereLiberty Email us at kerry@mereliberty.com If you’d like to ask Kerry a question which may be answered on a future episode, you can text or leave a voicemail at (505) 886-1061. You may also send an email. Consider supporting Kerry's work with just a few dollars a month.

On this episode of Dare to Think, Kerry discusses the reasons why the pro-life movement has failed in their goal. She responds specifically to a new movement of "abolitionists" seeking to criminalize abortion by making it first-degree murder.  Episode Resources: You can find more of Kerry's articles and podcasts on her website, here. Visit HOW THE PRO-LIFE MOVEMENT IS ABORTING A PRO-LIFE ERA to see the resources in creating this episode. Check out Kerry's Facebook Page to join the discussion. Follow on: On Facebook On Twitter @MereLiberty Email us at kerry@mereliberty.com If you’d like to ask Kerry a question which may be answered in a future episode, you can text or leave a voicemail at (505) 886-1061. You may also send an email. Consider supporting Kerry's work with just a few dollars a month.  

Hi, I'm Kerry Baldwin, and I'm an independent researcher and writer with a degree in Philosophy from Arizona State University. My research focuses on the philosophical thought of liberty, and particularly in finding an alternative to patriarchialism, feminism, egalitarianism, and complementarianism through a theologically reformed perspective.  My mission with Mere Liberty is to challenge and rethink our paradigms about society, by applying reformed theology and philosophy to politics, religion, and culture.  Mere Liberty is about liberty at its most fundamental core. It’s stripping away the rhetoric that we’ve become accustomed to hearing and challenging the paradigms that face us today.  Mere Liberty is not about politics per se, rather it’s about the philosophies (and theology) behind the problems presented in politics and culture.  Challenging the manner in which we see these problems will push us to think beyond mere political solutions that in effect isolate us from own responsibility. When we eschew responsibility what we really do is relinquish our associated freedoms.  Mere Liberty is not exclusively neutral in its philosophy; genuine neutrality is impossible. Though there is opportunity to discuss the merits and demerits of any given philosophy, I take a distinctly libertarian approach to philosophy.  Mere Liberty has two ongoing series: Dare To Think, which is a monthly series with a longer format geared toward the educated layperson, and Flashes of Liberty, which is a weekly mini cast dedicated to key historical figures who contributed to philosophical ideas of liberty.  Please join me in exploring the ideas of liberty and challenge your own paradigms about how you perceive the world. For more information, you can visit my website at mereliberty.com

Joining the discussion is John Locke, the father of classical liberalism and a pivotal figure in political thought. He shares insights from his life in the Netherlands, revealing how his experiences and relationships inspired his foundational writings. Locke explores the concepts of natural rights and critiques the divine right of kings, shedding light on the significance of the Glorious Revolution. His thoughts on governance and moral responsibilities in civil society highlight the enduring impact of his work, particularly his 'Two Treatises of Government'.

Rose Wilder Lane, an American journalist and a pivotal figure in libertarian thought, shares her fascinating transformation from a fervent communist believer to a staunch advocate for individual liberty. She recounts her eye-opening experiences in Europe during the Red Cross mission, revealing the harsh realities of communist regimes. The discussion also tackles the illusion of planned economies, contrasting them with the advantages of free markets, and highlights how government interventions can exacerbate economic inequality.

I started learning about the people that shaped our conceptions of human rights, liberty, and prosperity and reading about their lives and ideas are like seeing flashes of light. They are aha! Moments bringing into focus what it means to live free.   As I've continued to dig into these things, I found a rich history of philosophy, economics, and even theology … dating all the way back to the ancients, making its way back through the middle ages and the Renaissance. It was at the heart of the Protestant Reformation, and the foundation for the American experiment. Today it hangs in the balance, not merely as an American relic, but as the spark of a potential global phenomenon.   Flashes of liberty is bringing these stories and ideas back to the forefront; it's breathing new life into them.