Sandefur also discovered that Larry Arnhart, a strongly pro-evolution conservative philosopher, has a blog. And wouldn't you know it, right at the top is a fascinating post addressing several of my favorite subjects all at once - Straussianism, evolution and natural rights. This will be a must-read.
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