"I must study politics and war so that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy."
John Adams (1735 - 1826)


But how many of us have truly studied the philosophy of liberty? How many of us understand how liberty evolved from tyranny? How many of us can honestly say we're liberally educated, clear thinkers, or men of judgment? How many of us have read the Greek and Roman classics? The answer, clearly, is not enough of us.

In order to promote liberty, we have to understand why we believe in these principles. Furthering our own education is of the utmost importance! So, in addition to checking out the websites to the left side of your screen, I highly recommend the following book set and reading plan. It's designed for anyone seeking a true, liberal education based on the classics....

Britannica’s Great Books of the Western World

Purchase the 60-volume Great Books of the Western World set (or search Ebay)

Ten Year Reading Plan for the Great Books

But gaining a liberal education based on the classics is just one piece of the puzzle. Liberty is rooted in property rights and free markets. The economics taught in government schools promote intervention and less freedom. This is known as Keyenesian economics and it's responsible for most of what's wrong in our system today.

So what is Austrian economics? It's a school of thought founded by economists of Austrian decent, but has nothing to do with the economic system of Austria. The Austrian school, led by Ludwig von Mises, promoted theories and methodologies based on individual human action rather than mathematical constructs like the Keynesian school. Mises believed that people were not inanimate objects and could not be reduced to mere numbers. Unlike elements and atoms, humans have free will and choice; therefore, their actions cannot be predicted by esoteric formulas and statistical models like those found in natural sciences. Austrian methodologies are based on logical deduction using self-evident truths about human action as the starting point.

Unfortunately, if you want to learn about the Austrian tradition, you have to learn it yourself. You will not find these theories and methodologies in a government classroom. And there is no better way to learn Austrian economics than from these resources.....

Introduction to Austrian Economics (Home Study Course)

The Mises Academy (Online Classes)

The Mises Institute

Foundation for Economic Education

And, of course, it's important to keep yourself informed of current events too. Here is a list of revolutionary books to supplement your studies and readings....

Reading List for Liberty

When one is armed with knowledge, people are more inclined to listen. Even if they don't agree at first, the message of liberty will at least spark an interest in their minds that may eventually grow into a fire. Good luck in your journey. I sincerely hope these resources help you find the way.