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The Moral Libertarian Perspective


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The Moral Libertarian Perspective


The Moral Libertarian Perspective
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Author : TaraElla
language : en
Publisher: TaraElla
Release Date : 2022-04-05

The Moral Libertarian Perspective written by TaraElla and has been published by TaraElla this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-05 with Philosophy categories.


Compared to all other available options, liberalism is still the most morally sound path for Western democratic societies going forward, and most likely to get us to the best resolution for the controversial social issues we face. This book will make the case for this argument. The book will also talk about ways to make liberalism meaningful again, including on grounds of morality, tradition, family and community. In our moral system, the post-Enlightenment Western moral system, it is generally held that people should be entirely responsible for their own actions. Indeed, I would argue that, if this principle does not hold, our whole moral system would collapse. Hence, to be moral, in the context of our code of morality, is to be fully responsible for our own choices, our own decisions, and our own actions, and to make sure that these don’t result in negative outcomes, especially on other people. Our moral system places a particular emphasis on individual accountability and responsibility, and for our moral system to work, our culture and politics must support these notions clearly, and to the fullest extent possible. Furthermore, the individualistic nature of Western morality means that, whenever power is concentrated in a few hands, those few people will exercise their power solely according to their own sense of morality, not because it’s their fault, not because it’s the system’s fault, but because it’s what Western morality actually expects people to do. In this situation, there will inevitably be a lack of moral accountability, which means a lack of moral responsibility. The Moral Libertarian principle of Equal Moral Agency for every individual is a principle derived from the individual accountability requirements of the Western moral system, and seeks to prevent lack of moral accountability. It ensures, as much as possible, that nobody has moral agency over another person’s actions, and that every person can act according to their own moral agency. This is where I believe the true heart of liberalism lies, and it is why I say that liberalism is the best expression of morality, as it is commonly agreed upon in our shared moral system. Given our individualistic moral code, I believe this is the only way to ensure morality is upheld. Anything else would violate the basic assumptions of our moral code, which would lead to deep confusion about what constitutes morality, as interwar Europe under fascism had shown, in a very disastrous way. This book incorporates the best content from The Moral Libertarian Horizon Volumes 1, 2, 4 and 5, and is intended to provide a more complete picture on the Moral Libertarian philosophy.



The Moral Libertarian Horizon Volume 1


The Moral Libertarian Horizon Volume 1
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Author : TaraElla
language : en
Publisher: TaraElla
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The Moral Libertarian Horizon Volume 1 written by TaraElla and has been published by TaraElla this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.


How does liberalism's dedication to distributing liberty equally make it a moral ideology? To answer this question, we need to first look at what liberty is. Liberty is the power an individual has over their own actions, their ability to put their ideas into action. Therefore, looking at it from a moral perspective, liberty is moral agency, i.e. the ability to act in accordance with one's moral compass. An equitable distribution of liberty therefore ensures an equitable distribution of moral agency. In this way, liberalism ensures that every individual in society has an equal share of moral agency. At this point, we need to turn to the fact that liberty (and hence moral agency) are also finite resources: if some have more, others must have less. If lords can command slaves (therefore having more liberty), slaves will not be able to act according to their own moral compass, and thus have no moral agency. Therefore, in an equal distribution of liberty (and hence moral agency), everyone can have full moral agency over their own beliefs and actions, but nobody can have moral agency over another. This, I would argue, makes liberalism the ONLY morally valid ideology. Since all human beings are morally flawed to some extent, allowing some humans to have moral agency over others is morally impermissible. Allowing a lord to command a slave as he pleases means that the slave must commit an immoral act even if the act is both objectively immoral (as in absolute truth) and known to be immoral by the slave, as long as the the act is not known to be immoral by the lord (or alternatively he is a depraved lord and does not care). This has several consequences. On an individual level, the slave would be morally responsible (at least in his conscience, and also by the laws of religion for those of us who are religious) for commiting a moral wrong, knowing that it is wrong, but not being able to resist anyway. On a societal level, it also means that those holding power can commit severe atrocities, without the moral consciences of other people acting as a brake. Which was actually how tragedies like the holocaust happened. One may be tempted to argue that, as long as we prevent having bad governments by being vigilant voters and by putting in place national and international regulations, nothing as bad will happen again. But this is naive, because the ability to judge if governments are good is limited by the fact that politicians often lie their way into power and manipulate the political landscape once in office. It is also still true that no human being can perfectly know the absolute truth of what is morally right or wrong, and therefore, if we simply let those in power decide for everyone, there will still be plenty of injustices, even if nowhere as great as the holocaust. The principle of Equal Moral Agency is the only thing that will prevent such injustices.



Wrongness Wisdom And Wilderness


Wrongness Wisdom And Wilderness
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Author : Tal Scriven
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 1997-06-12

Wrongness Wisdom And Wilderness written by Tal Scriven and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-06-12 with Political Science categories.


This surprising work may well change our ideas about what libertarianism is and what it can be. Tal Scriven elaborates and defends a libertarian theory of social ethics that can support welfare, reverse discrimination, and environmental preservationism; biocentrism, Nietzschean perspectivism, and laws requiring good Samaritanism; and utilitarianism, the social contract theory, and legal moralism—all at the same time. In the process, he offers strikingly original analyses of figures as varied as Plato, Hume, Rousseau, Kant, Mill, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, and Dewey. The first part of the book articulates a libertarian approach to the ethics of social policy, arguing that the principle of utility should be understood, in judging social policy, through application of the principle of harm, or wrongness. Part II draws on Plato, Nietzsche, and Mill to give an account of ideas relevant to moral reflection on individual lives, analyzing various theories of prudential wisdom that apply to the private realm of purely personal action. Part III deals with our relationship, as individuals and societies, to nature. Scriven argues that nothing logically prevents a well-constructed libertarianism from supporting environmental-ethics positions at least as radical as biocentrism, although he finds deep problems with going as far as ecocentrism and its postmodern variants.



The Background And Context Of Moral Libertarianism


The Background And Context Of Moral Libertarianism
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Author : TaraElla
language : en
Publisher: TaraElla
Release Date : 2021-08-14

The Background And Context Of Moral Libertarianism written by TaraElla and has been published by TaraElla this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-14 with Philosophy categories.


In our moral system, the post-Enlightenment Western moral system, it is generally held that people should be entirely responsible for their own actions. Indeed, I would argue that, if this principle does not hold, our whole moral system would collapse. The Moral Libertarian principle of Equal Moral Agency for every individual is a principle derived from the individual accountability requirements of the Western moral system, and seeks to prevent lack of moral accountability. Given our individualistic moral code, I believe this is the only way to ensure morality is upheld. This mean that, compared to all other available options, liberalism is still the most morally sound path for Western democratic societies going forward, and most likely to get us to the best resolution for the controversial social issues we face. The aim of this book is to illustrate more clearly the background and context in which I derived my Moral Libertarian ideas. I believe that, to truly understand an idea, we must understand its context, so that we don't take its application out of context.



Libertarian Philosophy In The Real World


Libertarian Philosophy In The Real World
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Author : Mark D. Friedman
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2014-12-18

Libertarian Philosophy In The Real World written by Mark D. Friedman and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-18 with Philosophy categories.


Robert Nozick's Anarchy, State, and Utopia is widely recognized as one of the most influential works of modern political philosophy. Libertarian Philosophy in the Real World not only provides a concise and accessible introduction to Nozick's ideal rights-based, minimal libertarian state, but for the first time applies this moral framework to America's liberal democracy. Mark D. Friedman clearly presents Nozick's arguments for natural rights, showing that his theory undermines the very idea of social justice, and enables libertarians to rebut the most common objections to their doctrine. The book delivers a withering moral critique of the American welfare state, with chapters devoted to property rights, freedom of expression and association, paternalism, and the state's intervention in discrete aspects of modern life such as public education and healthcare. Friedman argues that reducing the liberal democratic state to its core functions would not produce the sort of moral catastrophe that might make us reconsider our commitment to individual rights. So, what is to be done? Friedman concludes with effective argumentative strategies for moving American politics in a more libertarian direction. Ideal for undergraduates and above studying political philosophy, political science, political ideology, rights and public policy, this text provides crucial insights into libertarian theory and its application.



Libertarianism From A To Z


Libertarianism From A To Z
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Author : Jeffrey A. Miron
language : en
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Release Date : 2010-10-08

Libertarianism From A To Z written by Jeffrey A. Miron and has been published by ReadHowYouWant.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-08 with Political Science categories.


Libertarian principles seem basic enough - keep government out of boardrooms, bedrooms, and wallets, and let markets work the way they should. But what reasoning justifies those stances, and how can they be elucidated clearly and applied consistently? In Libertarianism, from A to Z, acclaimed Harvard economist Jeffrey Miron sets the record straight with a dictionary that takes the reader beyond the mere surface of libertarian thought to reveal the philosophy's underlying and compelling logic. Tackling subjects as diverse as prostitution and drugs, the financial crises and the government bailouts, the legality of abortion, and the War on Terror, Miron takes the reader on a tour of libertarian thought. He draws on consequentialist principles that balance the costs and benefits of any given government intervention, emphasizing personal liberty and free markets. Miron never flinches from following those principles to their logical and sometimes controversial ends. Along the way, readers get a charming and engaging lesson in how to think like a libertarian. Principled, surprising, and thought provoking, Libertarianism, from A to Z, has everything a bourgeoning libertarian - or any responsible citizen - needs to know.



Libertarianism


Libertarianism
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Author : David Boaz
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2010-02-23

Libertarianism written by David Boaz and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-23 with Political Science categories.


Tens of millions of Americans, from Generation X-ers to baby boomers and beyond, are rediscovering libertarianism, a visionary alternative to the tired party orthodoxies of left and right. In 1995 a Gallup poll found that 52 percent of Americans said "the federal government has become so large and powerful that it poses an immediate threat to the rights and freedoms of ordinary citizens." Later that year, The Wall Street Journal concurred, saying: "Because of their growing disdain for government, more and more Americans appear to be drifting—often unwittingly—toward a libertarian philosophy." Libertarianism is hardly new, but its framework for liberty under law and economic progress makes it especially suited for the dynamic new era we are now entering. In the United States, the bureaucratic leviathan is newly threatened by a resurgence of the libertarian ideas upon which the country was founded. We are witnessing a breakdown of all the cherished beliefs of the welfare-warfare state. Americans have seen the failure of big government. Now, in the 1990s, we are ready to apply the lessons of this century to make the next one the century not of the state but of the free individual. David Boaz presents the essential guidebook to the libertarian perspective, detailing its roots, central tenets, solutions to contemporary policy dilemmas, and future in American politics. He confronts head-on the tough questions frequently posed to libertarians: What about inequality? Who protects the environment? What ties people together if they are essentially self-interested? A concluding section, "Are You a Libertarian?" gives readers a chance to explore the substance of their own beliefs. Libertarianism is must reading for understanding one of the most exciting and hopeful movements of our time.



The Moral Libertarian Horizon Volume 1 4


The Moral Libertarian Horizon Volume 1 4
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Author : TaraElla
language : en
Publisher: TaraElla
Release Date : 2020-12-02

The Moral Libertarian Horizon Volume 1 4 written by TaraElla and has been published by TaraElla this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-02 with Political Science categories.


This is the combined version of the first four volumes of The Moral Libertarian Horizon by TaraElla.



Elements Of Libertarian Leadership


Elements Of Libertarian Leadership
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Author : Leonard Edward Read
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012-06-01

Elements Of Libertarian Leadership written by Leonard Edward Read and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-01 with categories.




Liberty And The Will To Power


Liberty And The Will To Power
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Author : Tanner Cook
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-07-16

Liberty And The Will To Power written by Tanner Cook and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-16 with categories.


What ever happened to the idea of liberty? When was it decided that freedom can only flourish within the walls of tyranny? What god among us declared that the primary mode of libertarianism must consist of a slavish adherence to moral imperatives? Is it not possible for liberty to have a more proper conception and a philosophy that only requires a man to be free? From the author that brought you The Case Against the State, Tanner Cook now unleashes a new perspective of libertarianism. He presents an argument for the free individual without appealing to dogmatic moral systems or constructing any new deontology. In fact, Tanner employs the philosophical war-hammer of Nietzschean immoralism in order to unfound the current discourse on liberty while opening a pathway to a much-needed revival of libertarian thought. Liberty and The Will to Power is not for the timid or those who ascribe to the "greater good". Tanner's message is for men, who above all things, desire to be free.