

238. Legal Foundations of a Free Society with Stephan Kinsella
Sep 10, 2024
Stephan Kinsella, a legal scholar specializing in libertarianism and property rights, shares insights from his new book. He discusses the core principles of property rights and their significance in a free society. Kinsella critiques intellectual property laws, advocating for a libertarian approach that promotes individual autonomy. The conversation explores the philosophical foundations of libertarianism and anarchism while addressing the links between property rights and ethical principles. He also challenges conventional views on copyright and the impact of patents on innovation.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Legal Foundations of a Free Society
02:08 • 14min
Understanding Property Rights in a Free Society
16:36 • 4min
The Philosophy of Libertarianism and Anarchism
20:13 • 13min
The Resilience of Human Institutions in Society
33:25 • 2min
Anarchism, Morality, and Society
35:36 • 7min
Exploring Libertarian Property Rights and Ethical Theories
42:36 • 3min
The Harmony of Property Rights and Ethical Principles
46:06 • 4min
Libertarianism and the Foundations of Property Rights
49:40 • 27min
Rethinking Copyright in the Creative Economy
01:16:31 • 19min
The Patent Paradox
01:35:43 • 28min