Libertarianism
Brennan, Jason
| Autor: | Brennan, Jason |
|---|---|
| Themengebiete: | Politik / Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Politologie |
| Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 15.10.2012 |
| EAN: | 9780199933914 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Seitenzahl: | 232 |
| Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Verlag: | OUP US |
| Untertitel: | What Everyone Needs to Know |
Produktinformationen "Libertarianism"
Most tend to associate libertarianism with a two central principles. The first is the sanctity of personal freedom, a concept which encompasses everything from reproductive rights to drug legalization to gay rights to banning military drafts. The second is the superiority of free market capitalism over all other forms of economic systems. For such a system to function effectively, the role of the state in the economy must necessarily be minimal. Yet as Jason Brennan shows in this highly engaging and wide-ranging primer, libertarianism is far more than this. He covers its history, its philosophical tenets, disputes within the movement, the views of its critics, and its current political fortunes. He also focuses on specific issues like altruism to immigration. Finally, he looks beyond the U.S. and shows how libertarianism has attracted followers in liberalizing states throughout the world. In the last few years, libertarianism's popularity has grown at an explosive rate. Ron and
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