Joe Taylor

[Mises Bookstore @MisesBookstore]

“The greatest danger to the State is
independent intellectual criticism.”
—Murray N. Rothbard
To further celebrate the Year of Rothbard, we’re offering some of Murray's most influential books for 100 days—for free. Request additional copies—limit 5—to share with friends and family.

The first offering is Murray Rothbard’s Anatomy of the State. This is arguably the most radicalizing influence of all his books. It’s an easy read but cuts like a knife, dissecting myths about the state and exposing its inherent chaos and violence. Once you read it, you never think about the government the same way again.

We’re preparing for the release of Murray N. Rothbard: The Making of an Austrian Economist, an intellectual biography of Rothbard by Professors Joe Salerno and Patrick Newman, by giving away his most devastating critique of the state.

Rothbard starts by dispelling the idea that “we” are the government. This rhetorical diversion is used to convince the public that the state’s actions are merely an extension of the population’s wants and needs. But this is not the case, because if there were unanimity regarding an action, then state violence would not be necessary to carry it out. Even if a majority of the citizenry approves of expropriating a minority, it remains wrongful and involuntary expropriation.

The state, then, according to Rothbard, is “that organization in society which attempts to maintain a monopoly of the use of force and violence in a given territorial area; in particular, it is the only organization in society that obtains its revenue not by voluntary contribution or payment for services rendered but by coercion.”

The state flourishes via predation and expropriation. But no population would tolerate blatant and widespread theft. Thus, the state relies on intellectuals to persuade the public that the state’s crimes are not crimes and that the state not only is necessary but is a kind and benevolent institution. Rothbard notes that in modern times, these state intellectuals employ a scientific and technocratic mystique. Questioning the state means questioning the “experts”!

This is what led Rothbard to the conclusion quoted above: “The greatest danger to the State is independent intellectual criticism.” Liberty requires breaking free from the state’s propaganda. Reading Anatomy of the State has helped many people do just that.

Get your free copies today before May 25. And look for our next book offering on May 26
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[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

How to be a better critical thinker:

1. Be 10% more skeptical of people you agree with—and 10% more charitable to people you disagree with

2. Look for flaws in ideas you like—and strengths in arguments you dislike

3. Learn from sources that engage with competing ideas

[Citrus Bowl @CitrusBowl]

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[Joe Taylor @JoeTaylorDHS]

@espn Please take time on the show to announce the other bowl games.

[Joe Taylor @JoeTaylorDHS]

Guess how many times I’ve heard how important my call is to @Amtrak while I’ve been on hold to talk to anyone for 54 minutes so far.

[Dwayne Reed @TeachMrReed]

Kindness is not a weakness.
Kindness is a superpower.
Kindness blesses its recipients.
Kindness makes the world better.
Kindness is a very good thing.

[Phantom Regiment @PhantomRegiment]

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[Joe Taylor @JoeTaylorDHS]

They killed it in Alabama. They have to change the saying to Roll Regiment! (I’m a Tide fan - it’s a compliment)

[Phantom Regiment @PhantomRegiment]

Sweet Home Alabama!
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[Phantom Regiment @PhantomRegiment]

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[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

This is truth! 💯
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[Leading EDge Learning @LeadingEDge4U]

Walking away from #leadingschools inspired by these amazing leaders! Thank you for your passion and energy! @uennews @dhudgins @DaniKSloan @TheresaGibson19 @nmangum

[Joe Taylor @JoeTaylorDHS]

3 fantastic days of design thinking with #leadingschools Getting out of the comfort zone and learning from amazing educators in Utah. It’s a great day to be in education.

[Joe Taylor @JoeTaylorDHS]

As educators, what’s the first step to improving public education? What about making the conversation about education positive? #leadingschools #DrPilch

[Joe Taylor @JoeTaylorDHS]

Discussing the importance of play at #leadingschools day 3. We take high school content seriously - too seriously? Do we still make time for play which we know increases plasticity and creativity?