The Progress of Liberty

Ten Principles of Classical Liberalism - Video

G. Stolyarov II

Issue CCXVI - November 8, 2009

Mr. Stolyarov was recently asked to attempt a formulation of ten crucial principles of classical liberalism, the worldview which animated the American Revolution, the European Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, and the libertarian revival of free-market thought in the mid-to-late twentieth century. Classical liberalism - even when it is not explicitly espoused - still has considerable residual influence on the political and economic institutions of the Western world and is having an increasing impact outside the West as well.

See these principles in essay form here.

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G. Stolyarov II is an actuary, science fiction novelist, independent philosophical essayist, poet, amateur mathematician, composer, contributor to Enter Stage Right, Le Quebecois Libre, Rebirth of Reason, and the Ludwig von Mises Institute, Senior Writer for The Liberal Institute, former weekly columnist for GrasstopsUSA.com, and Editor-in-Chief of The Rational Argumentator, a magazine championing the principles of reason, rights, and progress. Mr. Stolyarov’s new blog, The Progress of Liberty, offers a combination of commentary, multimedia presentations, educational materials, and suggestions for effective activism in favor of individual freedom. Mr. Stolyarov also publishes his articles on Helium.com and Associated Content to assist the spread of rational ideas. He holds the highest Clout Level (10) possible on Associated Content. Mr. Stolyarov has also written a science fiction novel, Eden against the Colossus, a non-fiction treatise, A Rational Cosmology, and a play, Implied Consent. You can watch his YouTube Videos. Mr. Stolyarov can be contacted at gennadystolyarovii@yahoo.com.

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“Victoria” - Artwork by Wendy Stolyarov - The Rational Argumentator

G. Stolyarov II — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:41:01 +0000

The Rational Argumentator

A Journal for Western Man

Victoria

Wendy D. Stolyarov

Issue CCXII - October 17, 2009

NOTE: Left-click on the image to see a larger version of the artwork.

The Rational Argumentator is pleased to feature another work from Wendy Stolyarov, whose art works exhibit a remarkable originality, skill, and stylistic variety.

Comments by the artist: “Finally finished, this painting is a celebration of early-twentieth-century gentility. I like how she turned out very much!

Thanks to hibbary for the background texture (it’s heavily modified here, though), and thanks to ~Lorivintage55stock for the original stock photo (it’s public domain now).”

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Wendy D. Stolyarov is an accomplished writer, thinker, artist, and graphic designer, who brings her immense talent and capacity for innovation to The Rational Argumentator and the wider movement for the advancement of Reason, Rights, and Progress. Mrs. Stolyarov uses computer technology masterfully to produce precise, realistic, life-affirming art. She has also contributed multiple essays to TRA and designed many of the magazine’s newer logos, including its banner and the New Renaissance top hat. Mrs. Stolyarov is married to G. Stolyarov II, the Editor-in-Chief of The Rational Argumentator and The Progress of Liberty.

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“Wendy” - Artwork by Wendy Stolyarov - The Rational Argumentator

G. Stolyarov II — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:28:09 +0000

The Rational Argumentator

A Journal for Western Man

Wendy

Wendy D. Stolyarov

Issue CCXII - October 17, 2009

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The Rational Argumentator is pleased to feature another work from Wendy Stolyarov, whose art works exhibit a remarkable originality, skill, and stylistic variety.

Comments by the artist: “This is a companion piece (in more than one happy sense) to ‘Gennady.’ As you may have guessed, it is therefore a SELF-PORTRAIT. I hope you like it! I’ve been enjoying this style.”

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“Gennady” - Artwork by Wendy Stolyarov - The Rational Argumentator

G. Stolyarov II — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:23:44 +0000

The Rational Argumentator

A Journal for Western Man

Gennady

Wendy D. Stolyarov

Issue CCXII - October 17, 2009

NOTE: Left-click on the image to see a larger version of the artwork.

The Rational Argumentator is pleased to feature another work from Wendy Stolyarov, whose art works exhibit a remarkable originality, skill, and stylistic variety.

Comments by the artist: “Since today [August 25, 2009] is our three-month wedding anniversary, my thoughts turned to my dear husband, and I found myself painting him.

I happily acknowledge that I’ve borrowed the beautiful style from diegoidef, and the paper’s from hibbary . Thank you both!

I love my husband so much. I hope you can tell. ”
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“Rand Reimagined” - Artwork by Wendy Stolyarov - The Rational Argumentator

G. Stolyarov II — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:15:10 +0000

The Rational Argumentator

A Journal for Western Man

Rand Reimagined

Wendy D. Stolyarov

Issue CCXII - October 17, 2009

NOTE: Left-click on the image to see a larger version of the artwork.

The Rational Argumentator is pleased to feature another work from Wendy Stolyarov, whose art works exhibit a remarkable originality, skill, and stylistic variety.

Comments by the artist: “Poor Ayn Rand! Unfortunately mannish in appearance, the reader can infer from her descriptions of Dagny Taggart and Dominique Francon that she wished for something better. So I’ve reimagined her into someone she might have liked better.

Acrylic on top of gouache on canvas panel. I actually had a difficult time trying to get the gouache to adhere to the primed panel — so eventually I just painted over the entire thing with acrylic. I had to scrape off much of the gouache and start fresh, but hey! Lesson learned. I’ll stick to more absorbent media for gouache from now on. Original is 8″ x 10″. I used this stock photograph from LoriVintage55Stock as a reference.”

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“Little Deer” - Artwork by Wendy Stolyarov - The Rational Argumentator

G. Stolyarov II — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:41:48 +0000

The Rational Argumentator

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Little Deer

Wendy D. Stolyarov

Issue CCXI - October 14, 2009

NOTE: Left-click on the image to see a larger version of the artwork.

The Rational Argumentator is pleased to feature another work from Wendy Stolyarov, whose art works exhibit a remarkable originality, skill, and stylistic variety.

Comments by the artist: “I used a photo from some national park website for a general anatomy reference, but this is almost entirely from scratch.

The paper texture is from ~caminopalmero and the linework for the design behind the deer’s head is from =MouritsaDA-Stock , though the colors and paint are all mine.

I really like how this turned out, actually! It’s such a DEAR little deer.”

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“Ilya” - Artwork by Wendy Stolyarov - The Rational Argumentator

G. Stolyarov II — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:33:26 +0000

The Rational Argumentator

A Journal for Western Man

Ilya

Wendy D. Stolyarov

Issue CCXI - October 14, 2009

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The Rational Argumentator is pleased to feature another work from Wendy Stolyarov, whose art works exhibit a remarkable originality, skill, and stylistic variety.

Comments by the artist: “This is part of an art trade with ~rachaelwrites — she’s drawing Twoflower and The Luggage in exchange! This is Ilya Petrov, her original character.”

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“Melisandre” - Artwork by Wendy Stolyarov - The Rational Argumentator

G. Stolyarov II — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:29:29 +0000

The Rational Argumentator

A Journal for Western Man

Melisandre

Wendy D. Stolyarov

Issue CCXI - October 14, 2009

NOTE: Left-click on the image to see a larger version of the artwork.

The Rational Argumentator is pleased to feature another work from Wendy Stolyarov, whose art works exhibit a remarkable originality, skill, and stylistic variety.

Comments by the artist: “A portrait of Melisandre from George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire. Melisandre is described as “The Red Lady” — with blood-red hair, blood-red eyes, blood-red everything you can imagine. She’s a visually captivating character, though arguably evil as all hell.

Real-media sketch, but painted and textured in Photoshop.”

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“Sweet Little Grizzly” - Artwork by Wendy Stolyarov - The Rational Argumentator

G. Stolyarov II — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:25:14 +0000

The Rational Argumentator

A Journal for Western Man

Sweet Little Grizzly

Wendy D. Stolyarov

Issue CCXI - October 14, 2009

NOTE: Left-click on the image to see a larger version of the artwork.

The Rational Argumentator is pleased to feature another work from Wendy Stolyarov, whose art works exhibit a remarkable originality, skill, and stylistic variety.

Comments by the artist: “A funny sweet little grizzly! I was inspired by an idea mentioned on Jay-the-Great’s page.

Just a little sketch-painting, about an hour and a half, including working on a background that I ended up omitting.”

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“Commonly Misunderstood Concepts: Health Care” - Video by G. Stolyarov II - The Rational Argumentator

G. Stolyarov II — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:36:09 +0000

The Rational Argumentator

A Journal for Western Man

Commonly Misunderstood Concepts: Health Care

Video

G. Stolyarov II

Issue CCXI - October 12, 2009

Health care is not the same as health insurance, which is neither necessary nor sufficient for proper health care. Mr. Stolyarov notes that many people ignore or neglect their own role in providing health care, and misunderstandings of this term threaten many lives. Some of the fundamental problems with the Obama administration’s health care “reform” proposals are also discussed.

This video is the companion to the essay of the same name.

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