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Mar 10, 2023 • 49min

Chris Freiman on Consequentialism

Send us a textChris Freiman, a professor of philosophy at William and Mary and the author of several books, talks to us about another philosophy of liberty: consequentialism. First, he talks to us about the importance of philosophy in defending liberty. Then he talks to us about the differences between consequentialism and other liberty philosophies, and we discuss the strengths and weaknesses in its defense of liberty. Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Mar 3, 2023 • 49min

Chris Freiman on Consequentialism

Send us a textChris Freiman, a professor of philosophy at William and Mary and the author of several books, talks to us about another philosophy of liberty: consequentialism. First, he talks to us about the importance of philosophy in defending liberty. Then he talks to us about the differences between consequentialism and other liberty philosophies, and we discuss its strengths and weaknesses in its defense of liberty. Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Feb 24, 2023 • 47min

Robert Tracinski on Left and Right Illiberalism

Send us a textRobert Tracinski is the editor of Symposium, a substack and podcast about liberalism, the author of several books, a columnist at Discourse Magazine, and he writes on his own substack The Tracinski Letter. Today he talks to us about his view of liberalism and its current opponent: illiberalism, which comes from both the left and the right. We talk about their differences and their similarities, as well as his optimism and plan for the future. Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Feb 10, 2023 • 49min

Ryan Hanley on the Morality of Markets

Send us a textRyan Hanley is a professor of political science at Boston College and the author of several books, including Our Great Purpose: Adam Smith on Living a Better Life. Today, he talks to us about the foundations of Adam Smith’s theory of virtue and proceeds to lay this theory out for us. We talk about how Smith’s philosophy and economics intersect, and how Smith comes to make a case for markets being moral, instead of amoral as many economists claim. We also talk about the influences and openness of Adam Smith, particularly Jean Jacques Rousseau. Who would’ve thought?!?Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Feb 3, 2023 • 55min

Eric Daniels on History

Send us a textEric Daniels is the assistant director of the Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism, as well as a professor with Clemson’s Lyceum Program. Today, we talk about history as a discipline and profession, getting down to what it is and why so many podcast guests say it is so important. We break history down into a few components and even address Adam Smith as a historian! Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Jan 27, 2023 • 40min

Kaytlin Bailey on the Oldest Profession

Send us a textKaytlin Bailey is the founder and executive director of the non-profit organization Old Pros, which aims at decriminalizing and destigmatizing sex work. Today, she talks to us about the history of the oldest profession and her experiences with it. She makes the case for decriminalizing sex work and addresses common objections, along with clarifying decriminalization versus legalization. Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Jan 20, 2023 • 1h 3min

Peter Boettke on Don Lavoie and Central Planning

Send us a textPeter Boettke is a professor of economics and philosophy at George Mason University. He talks to us today about Don Lavoie, a late GMU economics professor, and his contributions. Lavoie’s work focused mainly on central planning and the answer to the socialist calculation problem, continuing the work of Mises and Hayek. Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Jan 13, 2023 • 44min

Scott Bullock on Criminal Justice - Rerun

Send us a textThe Great Antidote is on a break from recording new content right now, but please enjoy this rerun of one of our favorites in the meantime. Happy Holidays and catch you soon with new content! Scott Bullock, president and general counsel of the Institute for Justice and who represented Susette Kelo in the Supreme Court case Kelo v. The City of New London, talks to us about civil asset forfeiture and eminent domain. Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Jan 6, 2023 • 49min

Nadine Strossen on Hate Speech - Rerun

Send us a textThe Great Antidote is on a break from recording new content right now, but please enjoy this rerun of one of our favorites in the meantime. Happy Holidays and catch you soon with new content! Nadine Strossen, civil liberties activist and former president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), joins us this week to discuss hate speech, its policy implications, and if we should be protecting it.Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Dec 30, 2022 • 52min

Russ Roberts on How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life - Rerun

Send us a textThe Great Antidote is on a break from recording new content right now, but please enjoy this rerun of one of our favorites in the meantime. Happy Holidays and catch you soon with new content! Russ Roberts, host of EconTalk, author of several books, and research fellow at Hoover Institution, talks to us about his book How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life: An Unexpected Guide to Human Nature and Happiness.Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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