Libertarianism

Determinism Free Will and Religiosity Introduction: Free will as defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary is the ability to choose how to act, or the ability to make choices that are not controlled by fate or God. While determinism is a theory or doctrine that acts of the will, occurrences in nature, or social or psychological phenomena are casually determined by preceding events or natural laws, or as a belief in predestination. Another word worth defining is religiosity which is the quality…

Structural racism refers to a pattern in societal structure that provides different opportunities and resources to people of different races in a way that systematically disadvantages members of certain races. Structural racism is perpetuated neither through explicitly discriminatory laws nor conscious racial prejudice; instead, it is subtly self-perpetuating. Structural racism is pervasive and entrenched in American society, despite a supposed ‘color-blindness’. As structural racism is…

After election night, and everyday since, the United States of America has been in uncharted waters. With Trumps ascendancy to the highest office in the nation, progressives from coast to coast experienced a collective disorientation. Overnight we have transitioned from a nation passing landmark legislation such as the Affordable Care Act, to egregious court orders banning the passage of those who see America as a shining city on top of the hill. Now America, and the ideas of progressivism, are…

Milton Friedman is a conservative. Although in his work, Capitalism and Freedom he routinely refers to himself and others who think like him as liberals he is referring to liberals from the 19th century in Europe. During this time, liberal was called “Classical Liberalism” and this is equivalent to the modern day libertarian. For example, Classical Liberals believe in ending state involvement in religion, free trade, and freedom of speech. The switch in terms is specific with regards to…

Sandel, M. J. (2009). Justice: What 's the right thing to do? New York, NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Throughout our lives we will all face different decisions, some that may cause us to look at our morals and principles a little closer. People tend to look for things that bring pleasure and happiness, all while trying to please ourselves and others. We do everything possible to avoid or pain or being uncomfortable, many times hurting others in the process. In this book, Sandel explores the…

Q1. Do you agree with the first two sentences? • Is liberty desirable in itself? Are we really all just Libertarians at heart? The first statement is more correct than the second. The essence of liberty is that Individuals are the ultimate minority in society and should be protected, people have rights to themselves and to the benefits of their labour. According to Thesurus.com antonyms of liberty include denial, prohibition, refusal, imprisonment and incarceration. There is a word for when…

Esteemed political theorist Michael Oakeshott has had a profound influence on political discussion, especially in his critique of rational thought. In his essay, “Rationalism In Politics and Other Essays,” Oakeshott takes a particular look at a purely rationalist political thinker, arguing that practical knowledge must not be entirely pushed aside by those in favor of technical knowledge in politics. In the critique, Oakeshott also jabs at another prominent political philosopher, Friedrich Hayek…

used the articulation "peace, welfare, and incredible government," demonstrating that the flourishing of its citizenry was focal. He moreover fights that Canada is a Métis nation, overwhelmingly influenced and shaped by local considerations: libertarianism, a honest to goodness congruity among individual and gathering, and a penchant for exchange over fierceness are in general local regards that Canada expended. Another impediment to propel,…

theory of utilitarianism, saving 10,000 people instead is more morally appealing as it would increase utility and happiness for more people. I believe this is a good argument by my best friend; however, one thing that BFF is forgetting about is libertarianism, the theory of individual freedom. This political theory will undermine BFF’s argument because one cannot disregard a person’s life with the belief that all those other lives are more valuable. It would not be morally right for me to take…

I was fortunate enough to grow up in a household where political debate was part of my routine: dinner tables yielded fierce discussion daily and from the age of twelve I frequented Speakers’ Corner, speaking alone on two occasions. As my interest in advocacy and social justice evolved, I chose to exercise my democratic freedoms by joining the Labour party, and even won my own Head Boy election on a democratic mandate. Whilst debate and discussion simulated my imagination, I wanted to understand…