The Intellectual Tradition of Libertarianism (with Eric Mack)
Do your beliefs fall on the libertarian thought spectrum?
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