Here, I discuss the evolution of my political consciousness, plus the fate of heterodox thinkers in the academy.* I wrote about this for a book of essays by “political dissidents” (basically, non-leftists) in the academic world.
Even persons holding a “correct” ideology would benefit from critics of bad implementations, which are always a risk. Such critics don’t necessarily need to deny the basic ideology, but such dissidents have a better motivation and escape the groupthink.
This isn't a coherent position, depending on what you mean. Why not just an anarchist?
If some people want to live as non-capitalists, should they nonetheless accede, as a matter of moral imperative, to the array of complex private property laws that make capitalism possible? If so, why?
Or are you simply saying that you're an anarchist and that, in your anarchist fantasy, those who are capitalists will be happier?
What is your advice for “heterodox” students who are considering careers in academia? Maybe they would be better off not pursuing academia at all. But for students who insist upon academic careers, should they keep quiet unless they get tenure and then speak up?
Even persons holding a “correct” ideology would benefit from critics of bad implementations, which are always a risk. Such critics don’t necessarily need to deny the basic ideology, but such dissidents have a better motivation and escape the groupthink.
"I am an anarcho-capitalist."
This isn't a coherent position, depending on what you mean. Why not just an anarchist?
If some people want to live as non-capitalists, should they nonetheless accede, as a matter of moral imperative, to the array of complex private property laws that make capitalism possible? If so, why?
Or are you simply saying that you're an anarchist and that, in your anarchist fantasy, those who are capitalists will be happier?
What is your advice for “heterodox” students who are considering careers in academia? Maybe they would be better off not pursuing academia at all. But for students who insist upon academic careers, should they keep quiet unless they get tenure and then speak up?