Tuesday, March 31, 2026 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 [𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮] In a world where primitivism continues to threaten civilized life, the fundamental question remains urgent: What makes a government morally legitimate and when does a state cross the line becoming a proper target for decisive self-defense? Drawing directly from Leonard Peikoff's powerful analysis in "End States Who Sponsor Terrorism," we will explore the stark philosophical contrast between: - Societies grounded in reason, individual rights, secular achievement, science, industry, and the pursuit of personal happiness — where human beings flourish freely, create prosperity, and live without fear of state-initiated force. - Regimes ruled by faith, collectivism, anti-individual zealotry, and the initiation of force — states that systematically violate rights, sponsor terrorism as an instrument of ideology, and sacrifice human life to mystical or tribal causes. Whether you seek deeper insight into ethics, the clash between reason and faith in politics, or the rational response free nations must take — this discussion will challenge your premises and sharpen your thinking. Read the text and come to the discussion! peikoff.com/essays_and_art… Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 6.30pm-8.30pm Hayek Saal, Grünangergasse 1/15-1, 1010 Wien Ring at Hayek Institute at the green gate Do it again at the second door (on the left) Hayek Saal is on the first floor (right)
