Distinguishing Libertarian Philosophy from Political Strategy

Tags: Libertarianism, Property Rights, Strategy

06/18/2024 David Gordon Wanjiru Njoya

What makes a libertarian society libertarian? Certainly, one must begin—as did Murray Rothbard—not only with the nonaggression principle, but also with the unequivocal protection of private property rights.

Original Article: Distinguishing Libertarian Philosophy from Political Strategy

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