Karl Marx, born in 1818, was one of the most influential and subsequently, controversial theorists of his time. He was born in Prussia and studied economics and law at the collegiate level; however, he was far more than an economist. Instead, his theories are applicable to the world of philosophy,...

In the late 1800s, Darwinism greatly influenced not only biology but also social thought. Indeed, Social Darwinism provided fuel for both social conservatism and social reform. It tended to bring out the most ruthless aspects of both movements. Social Darwinism supported conservative ideas such as a belief in free markets...

One the things that struck me in the article “What’s the Right to Do?” by Michael Sandel is how wrong price gouging is. I think it is a horrible practice that people do. There should be severe consequences for doing it. I could not believe that during the Florida Hurricane...