Difference between revisions of "What Is Wrong With Libertarianism"
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* [[Libertarians Misunderstand Freedom]] | * [[Libertarians Misunderstand Freedom]] | ||
− | Libertarians use freedom as a [[glittering generality]] of [[propaganda]]. A freedom consists of an ability to do something without a human or natural obstacle. Libertarians redefine freedom as being unobstructed by humans. Either definition of freedom prohibits obstructions by humans. If a freedom is enforced, it is a right (otherwise it is merely a claim) and the prohibition of human obstruction is an enforced involuntary duty. Every enforced freedom creates these unfreedoms. A capability is a freedom where the ability is also a right: there is an enforced involuntary duty to enable in addition to the duty not to obstruct. | + | Libertarians use freedom as a [[Fallacies_Of_Philosophy#Glittering_Generalities_Of_Propaganda|glittering generality]] of [[propaganda]]. A freedom consists of an ability to do something without a human or natural obstacle. Libertarians redefine freedom as being unobstructed by humans. Either definition of freedom prohibits obstructions by humans. If a freedom is enforced, it is a right (otherwise it is merely a claim) and the prohibition of human obstruction is an enforced involuntary duty. Every enforced freedom creates these unfreedoms. A capability is a freedom where the ability is also a right: there is an enforced involuntary duty to enable in addition to the duty not to obstruct. |
* [[Liberty And Freedom Are Amoral]] | * [[Liberty And Freedom Are Amoral]] | ||
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* [[Overlooking Corporate Privilege]] | * [[Overlooking Corporate Privilege]] | ||
− | Corporate socialism, | + | Corporate socialism, crony capitalism, corporate catspaws, vs. unions, corps as legal individuals, limited liability, Index Of Economic Freedom |
* [[Misunderstanding Of Unions]] | * [[Misunderstanding Of Unions]] |