intellectuals

"The ideas of economists and political philosophers, both when they are right and when they are wrong, are more influential than is commonly supposed. In reality, the world is not governed by anything else. Practical people who think themselves immune to any intellectual influence are usually slaves to some deceased...

Lately, I have been increasingly encountering an interesting phenomenon – an awful lot of smart and thoughtful people, reflecting and commenting on global problems, invariably blame freedom. Starting from offshore zones and banks, through Uber and Airbnb, and ending with personal consumer choice and the management of private property, the people in question are always …

“Plato is my friend, but truth is my greater friend.” – Aristotle The following scene unfolded today on the bloody digital arena for public discussions – “Facebook”. The main characters are: Professor A – a prominent mathematician, sociologist and respected intellectual in Bulgaria; Professor B – a political scientist, one of the most consistent conservative thinkers and …