Libertarians see the individual as the basic unit of social analysis.
Only individuals make choices and are responsible for their actions. Libertarian thought emphasizes the dignity of each individual, which entails both rights and responsibility. Because individuals are moral agents, they have a right to be secure in their life, liberty, and property. A great degree of order in society is necessary for individuals to survive and flourish. It's easy to assume that order must be imposed by a central authority, the way we impose order on a stamp collection or a football team.