Libertarian philosophy in the real world : the politics of natural rights / Mark D. Friedman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Friedman, Mark D., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Equality.

Libertarianism.

Natural law.

Political science--Philosophy.

Political science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (297 p.)

Place of Publication:

London : Bloomsbury, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"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."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Contents:

Preface

Introduction

1. Natural Rights, the Minimal State, and Its Legitimate Functions

2. Property Rights, Eminent Domain, Regulatory Takings, and Zoning

3. Rights of Expression and Association

4. Paternalism

5. The Regulatory State

6. The Federal Income Tax and the Federal Reserve System

7. Corporate Welfare and the Welfare State

8. Public Education

9. Healthcare

10. Political Issues for Which There is No Doctrinaire Libertarian Position

11. What is to be Done?

Notes List of Useful Internet Resources

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781472573421

1472573420

9781474235419

1474235417

9781472573414

1472573412

OCLC:

944225639