Question for those more abreast than me: do conservatives or libertarians have an equivalent of Nancy MacLean? All sides have irresponsible pseudo-scholars, but how often do the various camps launch one of them to undue prominence instead of just ignoring them?
I think Murray Rothbard. I acknowledge Rothbard’s contribution to the libertarian movement, but when I read over his work, especially his historical work, it’s clear that he was more an activist than academic. I think Rothbard’s fame is mostly contained to the Internet though.
[…] Rick posed a great question about Nancy MacLean awhile back. I haven’t been neglecting it. I’ve been thinking about it. Here it is: […]
Question for those more abreast than me: do conservatives or libertarians have an equivalent of Nancy MacLean? All sides have irresponsible pseudo-scholars, but how often do the various camps launch one of them to undue prominence instead of just ignoring them?
I think Murray Rothbard. I acknowledge Rothbard’s contribution to the libertarian movement, but when I read over his work, especially his historical work, it’s clear that he was more an activist than academic. I think Rothbard’s fame is mostly contained to the Internet though.
[…] Rick posed a great question about Nancy MacLean awhile back. I haven’t been neglecting it. I’ve been thinking about it. Here it is: […]
Conceived in liberty and the panic of 1819 and his history of economic thought all solid works. Adam Smith had plenty of critics.
The great depression is a reasonable book as well.
Which book are you pointing to was his worst as a work of history