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Libertarianism's Contradictory Commitments
- Libertarianism combines commitments typically associated with both left and right political ideologies.
- This makes it fascinating but also hard to define consistently.
19th Century Libertarianism vs. Socialism
- 19th-century libertarianism emerged as a reaction against the rise of socialism as a revolutionary force.
- This led to the radicalization of classical liberal principles like private property and free markets.
American Libertarianism and Slavery
- In 19th-century America, libertarians focused on opposing slavery, viewing it as a violation of individual liberty.
- Race was not a primary concern for them; they focused on the philosophical concept of self-ownership.