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"In this book, leading expert Eric Mack provides a rigorous and clear account of the philosophical principles of libertarianism. This book will be essential reading for anyone interested in political philosophy, political ideologies and the nature of liberty and state authority, from students and scholars to general readers"--

'Libertarianism: A Primer' by David Boaz is reviewed.

"This is an outstanding contribution to both libertarian political philosophy and communication theory. It is far and away the most comprehensive work on communication issues in libertarian theory ever published. The author has integrated successfully the libertarian insights of Mises, Rothbard, Block, Kinsella and others with the philosophy of language as developed by Austin, Searle and Grice. He has done so in a unique and unprecedented way. The book would appeal to students and scholars interested in libertarian theory and more generally, to philosophers and political scientists interested in high-level scholarship"--David Gordon, libertarian philosopher and intellectual historian, Ludwig von Mises Institute

IN "LIBERTY AND NATURE," RASMUSSEN AND DEN UYL USE AN ARISTOTELIAN CONCEPTION OF THE HUMAN GOOD TO PROVIDE A FOUNDATION FOR LIBERTARIANISM. THEIR PRINCIPAL ARGUMENT IS THAT INTELLIGENCE AND VIRTUE ARE NECESSARY INGREDIENTS IN EVERY FLOURISHING HUMAN LIFE, BUT SINCE THESE ARE NOT GOODS THAT THE STATE CAN DISTRIBUTE TO INDIVIDUALS, GOVERNMENTS CAN PLAY ONLY A MODEST ROLE IN PROMOTING THE COMMON GOOD. THE STATE BEST PROMOTES THE WELL-BEING OF ITS CITIZENS BY ALLOWING THEM TO PURSUE HAPPINESS IN A MANNER OF THEIR OWN CHOOSING, AND DEFENDING THEM AGAINST THOSE WHO WOULD INVADE THEIR MORAL BOUNDARIES.