The Routledge Companion to Libertarianism: A Comprehensive Guide to the Theory and Practice of Individual Liberty

The Routledge Companion to Libertarianism (Routledge International Handbooks)

by Matt Zwolinski

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The Routledge Companion to Libertarianism is a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of individual liberty. This book provides an overview of the libertarian tradition, from its origins in classical liberalism to its modern-day manifestations. It explores the key concepts of libertarianism, such as individual rights, free markets, and limited government, and examines the various arguments for and against these concepts.

The book is divided into five parts:

1. The Foundations of Libertarianism
2. The Key Concepts of Libertarianism
3. The Schools of Libertarian Thought
4. Libertarianism and Other Political Ideologies
5. The Practice of Libertarianism

The first part of the book provides an overview of the libertarian tradition, from its origins in classical liberalism to its modern-day manifestations. This section explores the key ideas that have shaped libertarian thought, such as the natural rights of individuals, the importance of individual liberty, and the role of government in society.

The second part of the book explores the key concepts of libertarianism, such as individual rights, free markets, and limited government. This section examines the various arguments for and against these concepts, and provides a detailed analysis of the different ways in which libertarians have defined and defended these concepts.

The third part of the book provides an in-depth analysis of the different schools of libertarian thought, from anarcho-capitalism to minarchism. This section explores the different ways in which libertarians have approached the question of how to best protect individual liberty, and provides a detailed analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each school of thought.

The fourth part of the book explores the relationship between libertarianism and other political ideologies, such as conservatism and socialism. This section examines the different ways in which libertarianism has been compared and contrasted to other political ideologies, and provides a detailed analysis of the points of convergence and divergence between libertarianism and other political ideologies.

The fifth part of the book explores the practice of libertarianism. This section examines the different ways in which libertarians have sought to implement their ideas in the real world, and provides a detailed analysis of the challenges and successes of libertarianism in practice.

The Routledge Companion to Libertarianism is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the theory and practice of individual liberty. This book is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand the libertarian tradition, and it is a valuable addition to the library of any student of political philosophy.

About the Editors

Jason Brennan is Associate Professor of Strategy, Economics, Ethics, and Public Policy at Georgetown University. He is the author of several books, including Why Not Capitalism? and Against Democracy.

Peter Vallentyne is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Missouri. He is the author of several books, including Libertarianism and the State and Property Rights and Capitalism.

Table of Contents

2. Part I: The Foundations of Libertarianism
1. Chapter 1: The Origins of Libertarianism
2. Chapter 2: The Natural Rights of Individuals
3. Chapter 3: The Importance of Individual Liberty
4. Chapter 4: The Role of Government in Society
3. Part II: The Key Concepts of Libertarianism
1. Chapter 5: Individual Rights
2. Chapter 6: Free Markets
3. Chapter 7: Limited Government
4. Part III: The Schools of Libertarian Thought
1. Chapter 8: Anarcho-Capitalism
2. Chapter 9: Minarchism
3. Chapter 10: Libertarianism and the Welfare State
5. Part IV: Libertarianism and Other Political Ideologies
1. Chapter 11: Libertarianism and Conservatism
2. Chapter 12: Libertarianism and Socialism
3. Chapter 13: Libertarianism and Liberalism
6. Part V: The Practice of Libertarianism
1. Chapter 14: Libertarianism and the Free Market
2. Chapter 15: Libertarianism and the Welfare State
3. Chapter 16: Libertarianism and Foreign Policy

Reviews

"The Routledge Companion to Libertarianism is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the theory and practice of individual liberty. This book is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand the libertarian tradition, and it is a valuable addition to the library of any student of political philosophy." - Bryan Caplan, Professor of Economics at George Mason University

"The Routledge Companion to Libertarianism is a timely and important contribution to the study of political philosophy. This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the libertarian tradition, and it is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the theory and practice of individual liberty." - David Boaz, Executive Vice President of the Cato Institute

"The Routledge Companion to Libertarianism is a must-read for anyone interested in the theory and practice of individual liberty. This book is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the libertarian tradition, and it is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the different ways in which libertarians have thought about the best way to protect individual liberty." - Matt Zwolinski, Associate Professor of Economics at George Mason University

The Routledge Companion to Libertarianism (Routledge International Handbooks)

by Matt Zwolinski

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2013 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	212 pages

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