Libertarianism
What Is The Libertarian Theory of Parental Obligations?
This article examines four competing philosophical theories of the parental role within a libertarian framework and their compatibility with libertarian principles
Trump Suffers From “Libertarian Derangement Syndrome”
Even though a significant number of libertarians supported Trump for president, he clearly has shown no respect for libertarian thinking, especially with his anti-growth trade policies and support for bloated federal spending.
Trump Suffers From “Libertarian Derangement Syndrome”
Even though a significant number of libertarians supported Trump for president, he clearly has shown no respect for libertarian thinking, especially with his anti-growth trade policies and support for bloated federal spending.
To Veatch His Own
As a bookend to last week‘s critical article on Thomistic Aristotelianism of Alasdair MacIntyre, Dr. David Gordon in Friday Philosophy scrutinizes the libertarian-tolerant philosopher Henry B. Veatch. Dr. Gordon finds Veatch‘s arguments much more tolerable.
Comrade Aristotle?
In today‘s Friday Philosophy, Dr. David Gordon looks back upon the ethical views of the late Alasdair MacIntyre. While praising MacIntyre‘s work, Dr. Gordon points out that he never abandoned his Marxist views of economics, making much of his philosophical thinking crucially deficient.
Anarchy, State, and Bader
In this week‘s Friday Philosophy, Dr. David Gordon takes us through the high points of Robert Nozick by Ralf M. Bader, who writes favorably about Anarchy, State, and Utopia. In fact, Dr. Gordon believes Bader has made important contributions to libertarian thought.
Courageous Followership and the Fight Against Tyranny: A Reflection on Mises, Hayek, and the Moral Responsibility of Followers
The powerful critiques of Mises and Hayek against centralized authority and their staunch defense of individual liberty offer essential lessons for followers navigating the ethical dilemmas of modern institutions and governments.
Nuclear Weapons: Proliferation, Monopoly, or Disarmament?
A past article, presenting a “libertarian” viewpoint of nuclear weapons, has two choices, but pointedly leaves out a third choice: nuclear disarmament. According to Murray Rothbard, disarmament is the only true moral choice and also the most practical.
Libertarian Road Management: Pricing and Street Design
In a libertarian world, the streets and highways would no longer be state-owned, but instead managed by private entities such as companies and cooperatives. How might this work?
