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The first collection of seminal writings on a movement that is rapidly changing the face of American politics, The Libertarian Reader links some of the most fertile minds of our time to a centuries-old commitment to freedom, self-determination, and opposition to intrusive government. From John Locke and Thomas Jefferson to Mary Wollstonecraft, H. L. Mencken, and Ayn Rand, David Boaz has gathered writings that represent the building blocks of libertarianism in a unique sourcebook that will stand as a classic reference for years to come.
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48 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
For years now, I have been collecting an assortment of my favorite essays in a handful of binders. Photocopys, internet downloads, you name it. When I came upon a particularly good essay that captured my political philosophy, I stuffed it into my little binder.
I always wondered: why doesn't somebody take this collection of essays and put them into a book?
Well, David Boaz has apparently beaten me to it in his collection of libertarian thought and philosophy, The Libertarian Reader. Not only are many of my favorite essays here, but a couple more that I've never read before. (Apparently, Mr. Boaz has been collecting essays longer than I have.)
This book is essential for a number of reasons. For the curious, The Libertarian Reader offers an introduction to the ideas of free markets, private property rights, and individual rights and freedoms. For the veteran, The Libertarian Reader puts a nice hardbound cover on years of ideas, allowing people like me to throw away the old mangled binders of paper.
The essays in The Libertarian Reader are brief and concise. For people looking for a quick introduction to the libertarian thoughts, each individual essay can easily be read in 15-minute sittings. Some of the biggest names in history, literature and economics are included here, including Ayn Rand, Thomas Jefferson, John Stuart Mill, Frederick Douglas and Adam Smith.
Whether you're new to libertarian ideas, or an old veteran of liberty, The Libertarian Reader, and the companion book, Libertarianism: A Primer, also by David Boaz, are must reads for political junkies and lovers of freedom everywhere.
Format:Paperback
Whether or not you subscribe to these ideas, this book is a serious reassertion of the principles of classic, free market economics and libertarian philosophical thinking in the face of progressively more state-directed economies in the US and Western Europe. I did not think a collection of essays would be very worthwhile (having been given this as a gift) but it is a good jump off point.
If you prefer a fictional representation of libertarian ideals try
Single Acts of Tyranny
If you prefer a fictional representation of libertarian ideals try
Single Acts of Tyranny
17 of 72 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Why don't they mention information such as contained in this book in any schools? I was saying, "Oh, huh, wow." Its not an alternate to Republican or Democrat like the libertarian party tries to be. Its common sense. I wish this governmental approach and attitude to every nation.
I would also like to mention that I am eating the best damn "Belgian Dark Chocolate" ice cream in the world. Did you know Godiva makes ice cream? Well they do and boy its so good and rich that its able to burn more calories than it makes -- like celery:)
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