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Marlowe, Goethe, and the Faust Legend

By: Gary McGath Aug 06, 2025

The Faust legend has held the imagination of Western culture for many years. Variants of the story have appeared as stage works, poems, novels, and even instrumental music. The man who makes a deal with the Devil sometimes achieves redemption and sometimes is dragged down to Hell. Audiences are…

Why You Should Read Adam Smith

By: Amy Willis Jul 23, 2025

The Libertarian With the Guillotine

By: Janet Bufton Jul 09, 2025

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The Legacy of David Boaz

By: Andy Craig, Ilya Somin, Tarnell S. Brown, Aaron Powell, and Jonathan Blanks Jun 02, 2025

David Boaz (August 29, 1953–June 7, 2024) was one of the most influential libertarians of the 20th century, and a driving force behind The Cato Institute for many decades.