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CATEGORY: HISTORY (9 min)
 

Marxist Dreams and Soviet Realities


Buckle up, because the next several months are going to be quite the ride.

You’re going to hear more furious debates over socialism and capitalism.

You’ll probably read and hear more references to Marx and Marxism.

And one question will come up again and again:

Are Marx’s Ideas Bad or Just Badly Executed?

This excellent essay by the late historian Ralph Raico will:
  • show you key excerpts and ideas from works by Marx and Engel
     
  • detail how their loyal readers implemented these ideas to the letter
     
  • explore what happened as a result

If you want to get to the root of the endless capitalism vs. socialism battles, this is a good place to start.
 
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CATEGORY: PHILOSOPHY (10 min)


The School of Anxiety Is the School of Greatness


Could your anxieties be constructive?

Kierkegaard thought so.

In fact, the Danish philosopher believed anxiety was necessary to becoming the person you were meant to be.

Follow Your Anxiety, Not Your Passion

No one enjoys sweaty palms, a pounding heart, or shortness of breath.

But this compelling video about the “philosophy of anxiety” by Academy of Ideas will make you think differently about those experiences. It will give you hope.

And if YouTube comments are any indication, it may even change your life.
 
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CATEGORY: HISTORY (10 min)
 

Four Myths About the Crusades


Most of what you learned about the Crusades was wrong.

The streets of Jerusalem didn’t run with blood, and Christians didn’t launch unprovoked attacks on the Muslim world.

This week’s archive pull by Professor Paul F. Crawford shatters popular myths about the Crusades.

Fun fact: We published this myth buster nine years ago. It’s still one of the most popular articles on our site today.
 
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Cooperation or Coercion?


There are only two ways that humans work together.

They cooperate with one another, or they coerce one another.

And this has dramatic consequences for economics and politics.

Join ISI and authors Antony Davies and James Harrigan for an insightful talk in Pittsburgh, PA.

You’ll get a fresh take on how the world really works, and be the first to get a glimpse into their new book, Cooperation & Coercion!

Moderated by journalist Salena Zito, this talk just may change how you see the world.

The event is free, so seats will go quickly. Reserve your spot now! 
 
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