Libertarianism: For and Against
Libertarianism: For and Against offers dueling perspectives on the scope of legitimate government. Tibor R. Machan, a well-known libertarian philosopher, argues for a minimal government devoted solely to protecting individual rights to life, liberty, and property. Against this view, philosopher Craig Duncan defends democratic liberalism, which aims to ensure that all citizens have fair access to a life of dignity. In a dynamic exchange of arguments, the two philosophers cut to the heart of this…
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Libertarianism: For and Against offers dueling perspectives on the scope of legitimate government. Tibor R. Machan, a well-known libertarian philosopher, argues for a minimal government devoted solely to protecting individual rights to life, liberty, and property. Against this view, philosopher Craig Duncan defends democratic liberalism, which aims to ensure that all citizens have fair access to a life of dignity. In a dynamic exchange of arguments, the two philosophers cut to the heart of this important debate.
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- Publication Date:2005.
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- Publisher(s):Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- Place of Publication:Lanham
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2005.
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- Description:1 online resource (189 pages)
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- ISBN:1299796745, 9781299796744, 0742542580, 9780742542587, 9780742568693, 0742568695
- oclc:ocn994501433
- LC Classification:JC599.U5 B675 2012
- Dewey Decimal:320.51/2
Table of Contents
Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Contents; Foreword Martha C. Nussbaum; Acknowledgments; A Note to Readers Tibor R. Machan and Craig Duncan; PART I; 1 The Case for Libertarianism: Sovereign Individuals Tibor R. Machan; 2 The Errors of Libertarianism Craig Duncan; 3 Fairness-or Equality-Is No Imperative Tibor R. Machan; PARTII; 4 Democratic Liberalism: The Politics of Dignity Craig Duncan; 5 The Follies of Democratic ""Liberalism"" Tibor R. Machan; 6 Democratic Liberalism Defended Craig Duncan; Index; About the Authors.
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