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The Intellectual Tradition of Libertarianism (with Eric Mack)

Mar 1, 2019
56:04

Revisiting the root of our ideas in freedom and liberty, Eric Mack argues that everyone has a claim to liberty because it represents the possibility to live a valuable life. With that being said, people believe in varying degrees of liberty, even libertarians. Mack believes that libertarians encompass a wide spectrum of thought ranging from classical liberal to anarchists. 

What is libertarianism? What are the fundamental principles of justice? What is a political good? Are anarchists libertarians? Are classical liberals libertarians? Are all libertarians against coercion? Who is Herbert Spencer?

Further Reading:

Libertarianism (Key Concepts in Political Theory), written by Eric Mack

The Libertarian Mind, written by David Boaz

10 Books Every Libertarian Should Read, written by Madsen Pirie

Related Content:

A Natural Rights Case for Libertarianism, written by Eric Mack

Arguments for Liberty, edited by Aaron Ross Powell & Grant Babcock

What is Libertarianism?, Free Thoughts Podcast



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