Difference between revisions of "What Is Wrong With Libertarianism"
From Critiques Of Libertarianism
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It would be nice if there was a simple dismissal of libertarianism, but there are so many different kinds that no one argument could apply. | It would be nice if there was a simple dismissal of libertarianism, but there are so many different kinds that no one argument could apply. | ||
| − | Instead, here is a list of criteria by which you can judge any presentation of libertarianism or single argument of libertarianism. | + | Instead, here is a list of criteria by which you can begin to judge any presentation of libertarianism or single argument of libertarianism. Statements should not fail any of this rational gauntlet of tests, applied charitably. Perhaps some will use this list to improve their understanding, whether they move towards or away from libertarianism. |
* [[Diversity In Libertarianism]] | * [[Diversity In Libertarianism]] | ||
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* [[Libertarian Philosophy Is Wretched]] | * [[Libertarian Philosophy Is Wretched]] | ||
| − | Libertarian philosophy consists of post hoc rationalizations for an intolerant conservative set of strongly held values, ie. view of the good or gut feelings. (In contrast, liberalism is tolerant of diverse values, and attempts to maximize satisfaction.) These "rational" | + | Libertarian philosophy consists of post hoc rationalizations for an intolerant conservative set of strongly held values, ie. view of the good or gut feelings. (In contrast, liberalism is tolerant of diverse values, and attempts to maximize satisfaction.) These "rational" philosophies are based in either omitted, unreal, tautological, untestable or demonstrably false assumptions. Then they frequently add grotesque fallacies on top of the false bases. |
* [[Libertarianism Has Unbalanced Values]] | * [[Libertarianism Has Unbalanced Values]] | ||
