Difference between revisions of "What Is Wrong With Libertarianism"
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| − | The major problem with libertarianism is its arguments. However appealing libertarianism might sound, | + | The major problem with libertarianism is its arguments. However appealing libertarianism might sound, many of the arguments are conspicuously bad. With further examination, more and more arguments look worse and worse. This necessitates a huge libertarian [[apologetics]] (defense of their philosophy) which is also fraught with bad argument. |
| − | With sufficient confirmation bias or dishonesty, bad arguments are not a problem for some libertarians. But identifying bad arguments and why they are bad is a useful skill in the search for better arguments. | + | With sufficient confirmation bias or dishonesty, bad arguments are not a problem for some libertarians. But identifying bad arguments and why they are bad is a useful skill in the search for better arguments for or against. |
Here is a list of criteria for judging a presentation or argument of libertarianism. Statements should not fail any of this gauntlet of tests, applied charitably. Whether you are moving towards or away from libertarianism, this list can be used to improve arguments and understanding. | Here is a list of criteria for judging a presentation or argument of libertarianism. Statements should not fail any of this gauntlet of tests, applied charitably. Whether you are moving towards or away from libertarianism, this list can be used to improve arguments and understanding. | ||
