What is a libertarian?Examines what libertarianism means as discussed in three books on the subject. `What It Means to Be a Libertarian: A Personal Interpretation,' by Charles Murray; `Libertarianism,' and `The Libertarian Reader,' written and edited by David Boaz.Grenier...
My article “What Libertarianism Is” was just published in Italian in “Parte Terza: Diritto Naturale e Teoria Politica” ofLiberalismo e Anarcocapitalismo: La scuola austriaca di economia(n.1-2 Gennaio-Giugno 2011), part of theNuova Civiltà delle Macchinemonograph series edited byDario Antiseri...
Nonetheless, I think the Nietzschean atmosphere of burning rejection of conventional morality, exaltation of the will to power, and scorn for womanish Christian compassion for the masses, is part of the roots of libertarianism. It's unmistakable in Ayn Rand. ...
on the topic “Anarcho-capitalist libertarianism: What is it?” (approx. 25 minutes). It was aired on Jan. 23, 2012; audio is availablehere; the transcript ishere, and below. As described on the ABC site, “What is anarcho-capitalist libertarianism? Hans Herman Hopp...
A cyberlibertarian believes technology and the Internet to be inherently liberating, regardless of actual outcome. Cyberlibertarianism is the subject of great criticism, but some argue that there is truth and merit to its central premise. For example, the Internet and digital media are inherently de...
Meanwhile, Classical Liberal Neoliberalism (one flavor of neoliberalism) is the ideology of Milton Friedman (who some might consider “libertarian”). Libertarianism: Those who, despite history, still take the classical liberal position today (mostly unchanged) are called libertarians. This group ...
The grand-pappy of libertarianism, Murray Rothbard was not at all times a voluntaryist, however he was an incredible thinker. This playlist of the first part of Anatomy of the State is enlightening, and you might come back to the whole book later on. Murray was a true intellectual. ...
What is Libertarianism? Still, in CNN’s live format, surrounded by questioning voters, Johnson will have to do his best to connect with as many people as possible, as credibly as possible. What Johnson preaches is a relaxation of government involvement in all spheres. He wants to do awa...
Additionally, neoliberalism is sometimes confused with libertarianism. However, neoliberals typically advocate for more government intervention in the economy and society than libertarianism. For example, while neoliberals usually favor progressive taxation at low rates, libertarians tend to advocate for a ...
Ayn Rand- Bestselling author and radical defender of capitalism and individualism. Major influence on American libertarianism. Key Thinkers: Socialism Karl Marx: Philosopher and economist. Wrote "The Communist Manifesto" and defined modern socialism and communism. He collaborated closely withFreidrich Engel...