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For a New Liberty
- The Libertarian Manifesto
- Narrated by: Jeff Riggenbach
- Length: 15 hrs and 38 mins
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Summary
In For a New Liberty: The Libertarian Manifesto, Rothbard proposes a once-and-for-all escape from the two major political parties, the ideologies they embrace, and their central plans for using state power against people. Libertarianism is Rothbard's radical alternative that says state power is unworkable and immoral, and ought to be curbed and finally overthrown. To make his case, Rothbard deploys his entire system of thought: natural law, natural rights, Austrian economics, American history, the theory of the state, and more. Society without the nation-state? Rothbard shows that this is the way for peace, prosperity, security, and freedom for all. In the entire history of libertarian ideas, no book has more successfully combined ideological rigor, theoretical exposition, political rhetoric, historical illustration, and strategic acumen.
Rothbard poured a lifetime of research and all his intellectual energy into this project, and he succeeded in writing a classic. He shows that the state creates social and economic problems and then further intervenes to make these problems worse than ever - while increasing its power at the expense of everyone else. He is particularly good at highlighting who really benefits from government regulation: usually it is the largest corporations who are attempting to rig the game in their favor. The book is still regarded as "dangerous" percisely because, once the exposure to Rothbardianism takes place, no other book on politics, economics, history, or sociology can be read the same way again.
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- Daniel
- 01-08-23
Ancap's Handbook
Murray Rothbard's work is a convincing investigation of libertarian ideas, adeptly explaining the principles of anarcho-capitalism in a clear and understandable manner. It combines theory and practise, driven by a great regard for individual rights and the efficiency of free markets. Even dissenters will find it instructive in comprehending libertarian ideals. Rothbard's obvious enthusiasm elevates this work from merely scholarly to truly inspiring, prompting readers to reexamine their views on government and the role of liberty in society.
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- GUIDI SIMONE
- 02-08-18
I wished I read it before...
Impeccable logic, well laid down and accessible.
I wish I read it before, although reading my current political ideas in a book written 40 years ago is a good sign.
Rothbard touches all the key arguments and authors of the liberal and socialist spheres. History is re-read through the lenses of classical libertarian and that is very helpful.
Many of the Socialists myth are debunked systematically and logically.
I loved his take on Rand's claim that big businesses are the most mistreated minority. Here he shows moral, on top of Intellectual, rigor.
A super read.
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