A nice article by Kayla Mae Westbrook on thinking about traditional vs. modern lifestyles in terms of marriage and children. Marriage and families are very useful traditions. In a world where time is scarce, traditions act as models to help us make decisions about our life by relying on the experiences of the past. This isn’t to say that we should follow every tradition we come across; some are more useful than others depending on each of our individual circumstances. Models are just like maps. Maps are great for helping us get from point A to point B, but if our goal is to appreciate and view all of the different kinds of trees along a certain pathway, then our map may not fit our circumstances. Given the success and benefits of the nuclear family, I am confused as to why libertarians are more enthralled by the rationalism of social experimentation rather than the careful study of tradition. While social experimentation serves a key role in society, it is only part of the larger picture. Needlessly pushing social boundaries without an understanding of tradition is to reject all of the knowledge of the past, reinvent the wheel, and in this case in particular, possibly compromise your future well-being and happiness.
Posted on: Sun, 10 Aug 2014 21:20:50 +0000
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