Philosophy

Skepticism: reply to Olivier Delacrétaz

By Jonas Follonier · 02 October 2024

In this month's editorial, Jonas Follonier continues his debate with editorial writer Olivier Delacrétaz, who responded in «La Nation» to his plea for moderate skepticism.

Policy

Associations are essential to democracy

By Jonas Follonier · September 21, 2024

The association is a remedy for the inward-looking nature of democratic regimes, where the dependence on others that prevailed in feudal regimes has been eroded. It also enables its members to commit themselves beyond their personal interests, without having to go through the State.

Switzerland

Suspicions of electoral fraud: beware of false good ideas

By Jonas Follonier · 08 September 2024

Paid signature-gathering has the disadvantage of favoring those with the most resources. However, banning this practice would have even worse consequences, further distancing Swiss-style direct democracy from its original spirit.

Policy

Poorly formulated questions undermine the quality of debate

By Jonas Follonier · August 15, 2024

The way a question is posed plays a major role in public debate. This underestimated dimension of contemporary discussions in particular explains many of its outcomes. Confusion has taken its toll on the debate of ideas in recent times.

Economy

«France suffers from a form of fiscal impunity».»

By Jonas Follonier · August 01, 2024

He defines himself as a classic liberal. That alone makes him an original personality in the French media world. Interview with economist Jean-Marc Daniel on the fiftieth anniversary of his country's public deficit.

France

The left is only the relative winner of the French election

By Jonas Follonier · 09 July 2024

The New Popular Front, which came first in Sunday's second round of early legislative elections, does not have an absolute majority in the Assembly. France is right-wing, and Emmanuel Macron will have to take this into account when appointing the Prime Minister.

Media

Is Regard Libre «neoliberal»? Reply to Julia Steinberger

By Jonas Follonier · 24 June 2024

Supposedly ultra-liberal, this magazine is also hostile to «queer rights», at least according to the latest article by this Lausanne University professor and star of environmental activism. An opportunity to remind ourselves of our values.

Philosophy

Skepticism, to escape dogmatism and relativism

By Jonas Follonier · 21 June 2024

Skepticism holds two things: it's very difficult to reach the truth, but that doesn't mean the truth doesn't exist. This school of thought teaches the humility our age needs.

Society

Wokism, a post-Protestantism according to historian Olivier Moos

By Jonas Follonier · May 31, 2024

The woke movement may not be a religion in the strict sense of the term, but it does bear striking similarities to religion, particularly to the American Protestant revivals. This, at least, is the opinion of historian Olivier Moos, author of an essay on the phenomenon.