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Open Thread: 2021 Suggestions
Welcome to this week’s open thread. As I map out my 2021 plans for this newsletter, I’d love to hear from you on what you’d like to see me write…
Aaron Ross Powell
Jan 13
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Political Morality and Political Ethics
Distinguishing morality and ethics helps us better approach thinking about political questions and arriving at the right answers.
Aaron Ross Powell
Jan 6
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The Buddha Thought It Was Okay to Be Rich
A look at what the Buddha said about wealth acquisition and use.
Aaron Ross Powell
Dec 16, 2020
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The Buddhist Insight That Explains Our Broken Politics
The parable of the two arrows helps us understand why our politics seems so broken and harmful, and how we can fix it.
Aaron Ross Powell
Dec 16, 2020
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Open Thread / Ask Me Anything
I apologize for the long gap between issues. I had life stuff came up that took all my attention elsewhere. Fortunately, that’s settling, and I’…
Aaron Ross Powell
Dec 4, 2020
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The Pragmatic Buddhist Approach to Politics and Economics
The Buddha told us to interrogate our beliefs and discard those that aren’t helpful. This advice could radically change our politics.
Aaron Ross Powell
Oct 5, 2020
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Should Buddhists Worry about Consumerism?
Critiquing the case against consumerism, exploring the dangers of political consumerism, and showing how market innovation enables the cultivation of B…
Aaron Ross Powell
Sep 21, 2020
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A Buddhist Perspective Violence, the Intent to Harm, and State Action
Laws depend on enforcement, which depends on violence. Does this violate Buddhist ethics regarding harm, even if we don't intend the violence?
Aaron Ross Powell
Sep 11, 2020
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An Introduction to the Buddhist Argument for Political and Economic Liberty
A background on my Buddhist philosophy, as well as an overview of the scope of the Free Market Buddhist argument.
Aaron Ross Powell
Sep 2, 2020
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What is the Free Market Buddhist?
A newsletter about the ways economic liberty, political freedom, and Buddhism aren't just compatible, but mutually beneficial.
Aaron Ross Powell
Aug 28, 2020
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