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Myth and Truth About Libertarianism

January 12, 2008 at 9:34 am · Filed under Libertarianism-The Discussion

by Murray N. Rothbard

This essay is based on a paper presented at the April 1979 national meeting of the Philadelphia Society in Chicago. The theme of the meeting was “Conservatism and Libertarianism.”

Introduction

Myths

Libertarians believe that each individual is an isolated, hermetically sealed atom, acting in a vacuum without influencing each other.
Libertarians are libertines: they are hedonists who hanker after “alternative lifestyles.”
Libertarians do not believe in moral principles; they limit themselves to cost-benefit analysis on the assumption that man is always rational.
Libertarianism is atheistic and materialist, and neglects the spiritual side of life.
Libertarians are utopians who believe that all people are good, and that therefore state control is not necessary.
Libertarians believe that every person knows his own interests best.

Conclusion

Notes

For more discussion go to http://www.lewrockwell.com/

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