Individualism – Gus diZerega

Liberalism, Conservatism and spirituality, Part III: the crisis of nihilism and the decline of liberty

Posted on September 13, 2013September 13, 2013 by Gus

Witches and Pagans now has Part III of my essay on liberalism, conservatism, their intellectual and moral collapse and what spiritualities of immanence might be able to do to revitalize them. If you wonder why liberals are so weak and … Read more

What Libertarians can add to American life – if they take the time to understand their principles

Posted on April 24, 2013May 2, 2013 by Gus

UPDATE 4/26, 5/2

I have written a number of critiques of libertarian thinking recently, one a chapter in a just published book, and several shorter pieces on this blog. Along the way I have emphasized I agree with their fundamental … Read more

New Discussion at W&P: How libertarians can make sense for Pagans (and everyone else)

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Gus

Libertarian Pagans at Witches and Pagans have pretty much avoided my arguments regarding libertarianism and its shortcomings, arguing that libertarianism often seems preferable to what we have now – a position I sometimes agree with. More disturbing is their apparent … Read more

The Paradox of Individualism vs. Individuality

Posted on August 3, 2012August 3, 2012 by Gus

I have become fascinated by a paradox that runs like a connecting thread through much that seems to me most problematic about our culture: that those who talk the most about individualism seem most hostile to individuality. … Read more