

Ep. 2538 Israel Debate: Walter Block vs. Dave Smith
Aug 31, 2024
Walter Block, a libertarian economist and philosopher, debates with Dave Smith, a comedian and political commentator, on the contentious Israel-Hamas conflict. They discuss the ethical dilemmas of self-defense and the moral implications of government actions in the region. The conversation crucially examines libertarian principles in relation to historical territorial claims and critiques of state violence. Both guests encourage a nuanced understanding of rights, responsibilities, and the importance of avoiding political interference in humanitarian crises.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Libertarian Principles and the Israel-Palestine Conflict
02:28 • 17min
Debating Moral Complexities: Israel and Palestine
19:23 • 8min
Debating Self-Defense: Israel and Its Complexities
27:38 • 11min
Libertarian Ethics and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
38:26 • 16min
Historical Justifications for Territorial Claims in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
54:46 • 3min
Historical Perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
57:36 • 14min
Critical Perspectives on Government and the Israel-Palestine Conflict
01:11:32 • 3min