Libertarianism : what everyone needs to know /
Brennan, Jason,1979-
New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press,
c2012.
With the rise of the Tea Party movement, libertarian principles have risen to the forefront of Republican politics. But libertarianism is more than the philosophy of individual freedom and unfettered markets that Republicans have embraced. Brennan offers a nuanced portrait of libertarianism, proceeding through a series of questions to illuminate the essential elements of libertarianism and the problems the philosophy addresses, and overturns numerous misconceptions.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
With the rise of the Tea Party movement, libertarian principles have risen to the forefront of Republican politics. But libertarianism is more than the philosophy of individual freedom and unfettered markets that Republicans have embraced. Brennan offers a nuanced portrait of libertarianism, proceeding through a series of questions to illuminate the essential elements of libertarianism and the problems the philosophy addresses, and overturns numerous misconceptions.
The basics of libertarianism -- The nature and value of liberty -- Human nature and ethics -- Government and democracy -- Civil rights -- Economic freedom -- Social justice and the poor -- Contemporary problems -- Politics : yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Libertarianism