Showing posts with label war. Show all posts
Showing posts with label war. Show all posts

Friday, February 13, 2009

Among the Dead Cities: A Debate



Professor A.C. Grayling debates Christopher Hitchens on the justification of Allied bombings of civilians during World War II. About two hours. Prof. Grayling's book can be ordered from Laissez Faire Books at 1 866 686 7210.

Friday, September 21, 2007

Marketplace of Ides in War and Peace

Richard Ebeling discusses the role of the marketplace in ideas -- in war and peace. Seven parts, about 60 minutes.







Thursday, September 13, 2007

Steven Pinker debunks the Noble Savage myth.

It is often claimed that primitive societies were more peaceful than modern society. Pinker debunks this myths in this discussion taking about 20 minutes.

Monday, September 3, 2007

War and Leviathan: The Trick that Works Every Time

Robert Higgs on how war is used to expand the powers of the state. About 93 minutes, 7 parts.







Wednesday, August 1, 2007

The historical case for a non-interentionist foreign policy.

Historian Ralph Raico presents the historical case for a non-interventionist foreign policy. Seven parts, about one hour.








Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Civil Liberties During Wartime

Judge Andrew Napolitano at the Future of Freedom conference on civil liberties during war. (I have begun this about 9 minutes into this talk as the first section is unrelated to this topic and mainly personal stories. Total time about 30 minutes.