The State as a Guardian, Not a Director

The state imposes boundaries on individuals to prevent them from becoming tyrants, creating a mutual non-aggression pact. This setup reveals that the philosophy of freedom actually requires a state to limit freedom and prevent tyranny. Liberalism, often associated with freedom, necessitates a large government to protect individuals rather than direct them towards moral ends.

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