Capitalism
If we want long-lasting peace, we need capitalism
[I wrote this post in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre of Israelis by Hamas in 2023. This is a slightly edited version of
October 7, 2025
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Altruism
The threat of ever-increasing statism
Why should you care about statism, the increasing government control over your freedom – particularly economic freedom? Perhaps you have experienced it personally, like those
September 29, 2025
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Business ethics
Self-destructive corporate “greenwashing” – and the principled alternative
In a recent Financial Post op-ed, Gina Pappano rightly defends oil and gas companies as essential to human prosperity and their right to pursue profits.
September 16, 2025
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Freedom
Celebrating work
On Labor Day, I celebrate work. I am a little off the original purpose of this holiday, as it was initiated at the end of
August 31, 2025
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Business ethics
Profits over principles?
An MBA student and business professional who had read my book commented: “Those principles you write about make a lot of sense, but at the
August 5, 2025
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Capitalism
Should we end capitalism?
During a recent visit to Finland, I watched a wide-ranging TV interview of a retired British-born Finnish writer and theater director. When asked about his
July 15, 2025
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Business ethics
Morality of wealth inequity
In a recent interview by CNN Chile (in Spanish only), the brilliant young astronomer Teresa Paneque speaks passionately about her space research and education efforts
June 2, 2025
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Business ethics
Is capitalism to blame for Americans’ poor health?
Americans are one of the sickest nations in the OECD, ranking near or at the bottom in various health outcomes. Although the United States spends
April 24, 2025
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Altruism
Can profits be moral?
Many people have a dim view of profits; they see them as the result of immoral exploitation by business for selfish gain. Typical of this
April 7, 2025
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"Conflicts of interests"
The moral case against tariffs – and for free trade
President Trump’s ongoing tariff threats and the pending trade wars between the United States and Canada, the EU, and other U.S. targets have created media
March 20, 2025
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Business ethics
Sweatshops: a means to human flourishing
Sweatshops, factories where workers work long hours for low wages in poor conditions, are often condemned as immoral, for exploiting workers for capitalists’ gain. Garment
February 10, 2025
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Altruism
“Business should be in tune with society:” Appeasement vs. moral defence of business?
Some years ago, a corporate executive offered an apology in response to criticisms that his company prioritized shareholder value creation over social contributions. He said
January 22, 2025
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