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The Ethics of Liberty
Rothbard's systematic defense of the libertarian political philosophy, grounded entirely in natural law. He argues that individual rights are derived from the nature of man, not government decree, and applies this framework to every major political question from taxation to self-defense to children's rights. The philosophical twin of Human Action.
This is one of the most important works in the liberty tradition — essential for any serious student of free markets and individual rights.
What You'll Learn from The Ethics of Liberty
- 1This work offers rigorous analysis of its subject from a liberty-oriented perspective.
- 2The author builds a systematic argument from first principles.
- 3The implications for policy and practice are far-reaching.
- 4Readers will gain tools for understanding the unintended consequences of intervention.
- 5Essential reading for anyone serious about the ideas of freedom.
Murray Rothbard
Murray Rothbard is a leading thinker in the tradition of economic and political liberty. This work represents a significant contribution to the literature of freedom and free markets, and has influenced generations of students and scholars.