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About Jon Hersey

About Jon Hersey

Jon Hersey (@revivingreason) is managing editor of The Objective Standard and holds fellowships at Foundation for Economic Education, where he writes in defense of freedom, and at Objective Standard Institute, where he teaches courses and hosts the podcast “Philosophy for Flourishing.” He’s on a mission to identify and apply the principles of human flourishing. Get his ebook on writing in defense of liberty here, and join his mailing list at JonHersey.com.

Jon Hersey's Articles

Bernie Sanders and AOC Release Plan to End Thanksgiving
, November 21, 2019
As Americans stock up on french-fried onions and cranberry sauce, Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announce the latest addition to the Green New Deal.

What If the Axis Powers Won WWII?
November 8, 2019
One way to deepen one’s appreciation for the achievements of veterans is by glimpsing what the world might be like if those who fought for freedom in World War II had not won.
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The Plato Cult and Other Philosophical Follies by David Stove
October 9, 2019
As Ayn Rand wrote, “To laugh at the contemptible, is a virtue.” With the wit of a Mark Twain and the jaundiced eye of a Richard Mitchell, David Stove practiced this virtue diligently and thus did philosophy a tremendous service.
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Greta Thunberg Should Be Angry—and So Should You
September 26, 2019
Not only are eco-alarmists destroying the lives of children, but they are unashamedly using them as fodder to attack human flourishing and the freedom that makes it possible.
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Life-Enhancing Ideas from Alex Epstein’s Human Flourishing Project
September 17, 2019
Alex Epstein’s Human Flourishing Project is loaded with life-enhancing ideas. Here’s a resource to help you retain and implement them.
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Obscure Manuscript Further Reveals John Locke’s Intellectual Honesty
September 11, 2019
Locke’s intellectual honesty was the root of all of his achievements—and it’s on display in his newly uncovered “Reasons for Tolerateing Papists.”
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Scholarship Available to Study Objectivism
September 9, 2019
If you have a degree related to philosophy, politics, or economics and would love to study Ayn Rand’s ideas in greater depth, you could win a scholarship to do so.
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‘Awesome without Allah’: Helping Muslims Leave Islam
September 5, 2019
Ditching Islam is a necessary step toward a truly human life for millions of Muslims all over the world, and Ex-Muslims of North America is helping many to take that step.
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John Locke: The Father of Liberalism
August 21, 2019
Those who built America—the freest and most moral country on earth—stood on the shoulders of John Locke. We who fight for individual rights and freedom today stand on his shoulders, too.

Supporters of Freedom and Flourishing, Thank You!
August 16, 2019
TOS-Con 2019 was a truly extraordinary growth experience for me, and from what I’ve heard, for many others. Thank you to all who attended and who made it possible. I look forward to seeing you at TOS-Con 2020!
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The Man Who Electrified Music
August 10, 2019
Though he never sought the spotlight nor learned to play guitar, Leo Fender’s creations, including the Telecaster, Precision Bass, and Stratocaster, opened the door for countless young players—and for a revolution in music.
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FEEcon 2019: Sprouting Optimism, Growing Liberty
June 20, 2019
The intelligence, passion for ideas, and interest in moral foundations demonstrated by FEEcon speakers and attendees give lovers of liberty reason for optimism.
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Deriving More Joy from One of Life’s Richest Sources
June 5, 2019
Thanks to relationship scientists, we have more tools than ever to wring ever more joy from one of life’s richest sources: romantic love.

FEE’s Third Annual FEEcon, June 13–15
June 4, 2019
Join hundreds of students, thought leaders, and industry professionals to celebrate the power that free individuals have to transform their lives and change the world.
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TOS-Con Speaker Spotlight: Robin Field
June 4, 2019
I didn’t realize the extent to which I had become relatively apathetic toward music—until last year when that apathy abruptly dissipated.
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