Anarchism/Minarchism

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Anarchism/Minarchism

Is a Government Part of a Free Country?

Political science and theory Social and political philosophy

Author: Roderick T. Long

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Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 8th April 2016

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 16 Mb

ISBN: 9781317181477


Introduction

It is well known that the radical libertarian philosopher Robert Nozick sharply distinguished his vision of the free society from egalitarian liberals such as John Rawls. Less remarked upon is the distinction he drew between the free society governed by a strictly limited government, commonly referred to as minarchism, and the society without any government at all - anarchism.

Overview of the Volume

In this volume, the editors, Long - an anarchist - and Machan - a minarchist - have brought together a selection of specially commissioned essays from key theorists actively involved in this debate. Each tackles the question of whether or not a government forms a legitimate part of a free society or whether anarchy/minarchy is merely a distinction without a difference.

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