Running in good faith? : observant judaism and libertarian politics / Alan D. Krinsky.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Krinsky, Alan D., author.

Contributor:

Rabbi Aryeh, Klapper, Contributor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political science.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (254 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Massachusetts, US State : Cherry Orchard Books, 2020.

Summary:

Could a religiously observant Jew, in good conscience, run as a Libertarian candidate, promoting a Libertarian platform? Or, would doing so betray fundamental Jewish values? Running in Good Faith? Observant Judaism and Libertarian Politics considers the seemingly irreconcilable values and political commitments of Judaism and Libertarianism. The latter prizes individualism, self-ownership, private property, and freedom, whereas the former emphasizes community, charity, and service of God. This book seeks to determine if we find here an essential clash, or merely an apparent one. This book stimulates a broad discussion of Judaism, values, politics, and political philosophy and calls into question what people think they know, about both Judaism and Libertarianism.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Introduction: From Ayn Rand to Libertarianism

1. Freedom Versus Servitude

2. Ownership Versus Stewardship: The Body

3. Ownership Versus Stewardship: Private Property

4. Ownership Versus Stewardship: Taxation, Tzedakah, Charity

5. Government Tyranny Versus Government Protection

6. Individualism Versus Community

Conclusion: While Standing on One Foot

Epilogue

Endnotes

Bibliography

Acknowledgements

Index

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-64469-350-X

1-64469-349-6

OCLC:

1202480725