Rediscovering the Commons

Yesterday, I came across a website that has some great information called On the Commons. This website provides practical ideas for living Wilhelm Roepke’s “Third Way” between the radical individualism promoted by Capitalism and the radical communitarian nature of Communism. On the Commons respects property ownership, but also addresses those aspects of community life which are held in common. One of my favorite thinkers in this movement is Peter Barnes.

McKibbon, Roepke and John Paul II

Here is an excellent blog entry from A Thinking Reed “McKibbon, Roepke and John Paul II”. Wilhelm Roepke’s thoughts on economics and society could benefit us greatly. Here is an article by Russell Kirk also on Roepke.  It was published by the Heritage Foundation.  Do you think that we can use this information to help promote our cause?