Essay On Libertarian And Utilitarianism

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In this essay I will be talking about the Utilitarian and Libertarian on the taxation issue I will do that by giving both definitions of Utilitarian and Libertarian, and give their views on taxation then argue against the one I believe that it not just then argue in support of the one I believe it’s just.

Utilitarianism is a belief that the right course of action is the one that will produce the greatest happiness of the greatest number of people, it could be said that it’s to maximise the happiness of many people.
Libertarianism suggest that people should be free, think the way they like and to do whatever thing they wish to do as long as it doesn’t violate other right to do the same.

On the taxation issue utilitarian says that taxation
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Well I’m not saying it’s a bad thing to give part of your wealth to does who are in need of it, all I’m saying is wealth people should not be forced to pay tax because that violate their rights to enjoy their earnings freely.

Not every person like to do the right thing mostly if it have to do with working but I believe that libertarian belief that we own ourselves so we can do whatever we wish to do with our profit as long as we do not preventing other from doing the same then there is nothing unjust with the libertarian believe, and I believe that if thing could be done through libertarianism most of the people will be encouraged to work harder in order to gain profit then seating back waiting for free things such as

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