Martin Hooss

Martin Hooss is a fellow and instructor at Objective Standard Institute. He holds a master’s degree in English literature and classical philology from Trier University, and another in philosophy, politics, and economics from CEVRO Institute.

Champions of Free Will and Moral Values: The Romanticists

by Martin HoossArt & Culture

Jan 1, 2025

In this video, Martin highlights the differences between the Romantic and the Naturalist school of art by providing two comparative case studies.

Martin Hooss: Virtues as Spiritual Currencies

by Martin HoossPhilosophy

Dec 3, 2024

Is there a market for love? If yes, where do the supply and demand meet each other?

The White, the Gray, and the Black

by Martin HoossPhilosophy

Nov 20, 2024

Why staying consistently moral leads to flourishing while compromising values or destroying them results in a life devoid of meaning.

‘We Have to Protect Our Geniuses’: Reflections on President Trump’s 2024 Victory Speech

by Martin HoossPolitics & Liberty

Nov 14, 2024

Over the course of the past decades, Democrats have become increasingly vocal in demanding that rich people (be forced to) redistribute their wealth.

The Role of the United States in Foreign Affairs

by Martin HoossPolitics & Liberty

Aug 16, 2024

In my last Substack post, I opposed former President George W. Bush’s idea of invading other countries in order to “spread democracy.” In this post, I’ll explain why this is not a valid justification, and what is.

The Republican Character of the United States of America

by Martin HoossPolitics & Liberty

Aug 12, 2024

Both major political parties seem to agree that the United States of America is a democracy, but it is actually a republic.

How to Overcome the Dangers of Overthinking

by Martin HoossLifestyle

Aug 8, 2024

Have you ever caught yourself thinking about an issue so much that it prevents you from pondering a topic you would really like to explore?

Why Independently Choosing Your Career Matters

by Martin HoossBusiness & Finance

Jul 13, 2024

You might want to ponder whether or not you should follow your parents’ career advice in the first place.

Real Change Requires Courage

by Martin HoossLifestyle

May 17, 2024

Courage enables us to face what we're not acknowledging so we can bring our careers and relationships to new heights.

How Not to Choose Your Career

by Martin HoossLifestyle

Apr 16, 2024

Most of my outwardly successful friends are unhappy, often without understanding the reasons why.

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