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92 | What is Liberalism? Part V. Robert Nozick’s Libertarian Reveries

What's Left of Philosophy

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Exploring Liberalism, Coercion, and Inequality

The chapter delves into liberalism, coercion, and inequality, focusing on subsidies, agro-export dependency, taxation for city services, and the distinction between coercive and voluntary actions. The speakers analyze the concept of market dependence as a form of coercion and critique the idea that all non-coerced transactions form the basis of a legitimate economy. Discussions include Robert Nozick's views on exploitation, voluntary actions, and coercion within society, as well as debates on wealth inequality, greatness, individualism, and the influence of liberalism on addressing issues like redistribution and reparations.

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