Mark Shupe, Author at Center for Individualism

About Mark Shupe

Mark Shupe is a contributing author at Center for Individualism. He is also an investment strategy advisor and fitness instructor. Mark studied economics and finance at the University of Notre Dame. His writing passion includes the history of Western Civilization, the moral case for Capitalism, and the promise of Individualism.

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Henry Hazlitt – The Economic Conscience of Everything Western Civilization Has Achieved.

October 2, 2019 in Articles /by Mark Shupe

Hazlitt’s greatest asset was a highly trained mind, one that he developed on his own. He summarized his work as “I’ve been preaching liberty as against coercion; I’ve been preaching capitalism as against socialism; and I’ve been preaching this doctrine in every form and with any excuse,” and his fellow freedom fighters are some of the most prolific thinkers, authors, economists and activists of the 20th century.

John the Irishman Led Ireland’s Greatest Export to Medieval Mainland Europe – Reason

September 25, 2019 in Articles /by Mark Shupe

John Scotus was the brightest star among the invading army of Irish monks (but a layman himself) who were armed only with their books. They seemed to be everywhere, and according to Charlemagne biographer and servant Einhard, “he loved the wandering monks.”

The Greatest Romantic Novelist and Poet Who Continues to Give Us Depth of Soul

September 18, 2019 in Articles /by Mark Shupe

He knew despair as well as anyone, and he knew redemption even more. He paid it forward with the morality and resources of a successful capitalist. As the novel marvelously illustrates, Valjean had respect and compassion for the aspirations of his employees, customers and strangers.

Dr. Thomas Sowell Champions Individual Justice With Unassailable Facts, Wit and Wisdom

September 11, 2019 in Articles /by Mark Shupe

Non-political approaches do not require the fatal rigidities of law, the vision of helplessness and dependency, the demonization of those who think otherwise, or the polarization of society. Rather, they take the form of creating economic circumstances in which individuals themselves can find life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Frederic Bastiat Boldly Spoke Truth to Power Armed with Reason, Purpose, Pride and Clarity

September 4, 2019 in Articles /by Mark Shupe

Bastiat’s greatest contribution is that he took the discourse out of the ivory tower and made ideas on liberty so clear that even the unlettered can understand them and statist’s cannot obfuscate them. Clarity is crucial to the moral superiority of personal liberty.

Rockefeller’s “Carbon Dividend Plan” Provided Millions With the Life Fulfilling Benefits of Clean, Cheap Light

August 28, 2019 in Articles /by Mark Shupe

Before 1870, only the rich could afford whale oil and candles. With the drop in the price of kerosene, working-class people all over the nation could afford the one cent an hour that it cost to light their homes at night. Working and reading became after-dark activities new to most Americans.

Ludwig van Beethoven – The First Rock Star and Software Pioneer Who Set the Stage for the Romantic Era

August 21, 2019 in Articles /by Mark Shupe

While the printing press was changing the world, printed music was new because it was more difficult to create. Also, mass produced pianos were taking hold, and Beethoven saw the possibilities for being the first software publisher for this new hardware. As first mover to reach mass audiences, Beethoven stumbled across an abstract concept that had not yet been named: capitalism. For the first time in history, large swaths of humanity would soon enjoy the comforts previously reserved for royal court.

The Economics Professor Who Discovered the Only Natural Resource That Matters

August 15, 2019 in Articles /by Mark Shupe

The most important economic effect of population growth is the contribution of additional people to our stock of knowledge. This contribution is more than large enough to overcome the costs of population growth. The problem is not too many people, but lack of political and economic freedom. Profit is the only route to sustainability, it is up to entrepreneurs to save the world.

“How Far That Little Candle Throws ‘Her’ Beams! So Shines a Good Deed In a Weary World.”

August 8, 2019 in Articles /by Mark Shupe

Our graduates have a sort of wisdom that is really rare in today’s culture. They have learned how to write clearly and eloquently. They have drawn inspiration from countless, beautiful works of literature. They have learned things in science where they can look at the world and see order and intelligibility. We don’t talk about college.

The Hungarian Jewish Immigrant Who Provided the Critical Mass That Inspires People Everywhere

August 5, 2019 in Articles /by Mark Shupe

The value to Pulitzer’s donors was the concretization of one of their highest values – liberty, integrated in to a work of great art that lights the way to a future as it could and should be. From New York Harbor, Liberty gazes east and encourages people to take pride in the fact that you can do this too – through value creating capitalism.

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