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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"--

This engagingly written introduction examines modern libertarianism and its answers to today's most pressing issues-the economy, war, health care, and more.

Cover -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- 1. The Basics -- 2. Libertarianism in Action -- 3. Economics -- 4. Classical Liberalism -- 5. Modern Liberalism -- 6. Twenty-First-Century Factions -- 7. Anarcho-Capitalism -- 8. Ten Dilemmas for Libertarians -- 9. Major Libertarian Schools of Thought -- Frequently Asked Questions -- Chronology -- Glossary -- About the Author and Illustrator -- Backcover

As a continuation of the older tradition of classical liberalism, libertarian thinking draws on a rich body of thought and scholarship. Contemporary libertarian scholars are continuing that tradition by making substantial contributions to such fields as philosophy, jurisprudence, economics, evolutionary psychology, political theory, and history, in both academia and politics. With more than 300 A-to-Z signed entries written by top scholars, The Encyclopedia of Libertarianism is purposed to be a useful compilation of and introduction to libertarian scholarship. The Encyclopedia starts with an i

Provides an introduction to and compendium of libertarian scholarship via a series of brief articles on the historical, sociological, and economic aspects of libertarianism within the broader context.

Libertarianism: For and Against offers dueling perspectives on the scope of legitimate government. Tibor R. Machan, a well-known libertarian philosopher, argues for a minimal government devoted solely to protecting individual rights to life, liberty, and property. Against this view, philosopher Craig Duncan defends democratic liberalism, which aims to ensure that all citizens have fair access to a life of dignity. In a dynamic exchange of arguments, the two philosophers cut to the heart of this important debate

1) Introduction -- 2) Methodological foundations of communication studies: communication art vs. communication science -- 3) Communication as a subcategory of human action: praxeological approach to communication and the object of communication science -- 4) Communication freedom and ethical theory: the logic of non-aggression and communication of consent -- 5) Communication theory of property rights and homesteading -- 6) The role of communication in adaptation of moral norms -- 7) Communication freedom and property rights -- 8) The freedom to communicate as a liberal value -- 9) Communication acts and initiation of aggression: causality and responsibility -- 10) Communication freedom of individuals and the "interests of society" -- 11) Praxeological objection to intellectual property rights laws -- 12) When words become deeds: mere speech and speech acts in the theory of contract: the cases of business communication -- 13) Communication freedom, libel, defamation and reputation -- 14) Communication freedom, privacy and "the right to know" -- 15) Information for sale: access to data and blackmail -- 16) Conclusion.

"Have you ever wondered what libertarians think about vaccine mandates? About gun control? About racial and sexual inequalities? While libertarianism is well-known as a political theory relating to the scope and justification of state authority, the breadth and depth of libertarian work on a wide range of other topics in social and political philosophy is less well-known. This handbook is the first definitive reference on libertarianism that offers an in-depth survey of the central ideas from across philosophy, politics and economics, including applications to contemporary policy issues. The forty essays in this work provide an encyclopaedic overview of libertarian scholarship, from foundational debates about natural rights theories vs. utilitarian approaches, to policy debates over immigration, punishment and policing, and intellectual property. Each essay presents a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of historical and contemporary libertarian thought on its subject, and thus serves as an essential guide to current scholarship, and a starting place for discovering future lines of research. The book also contains a section on criticisms of libertarianism, written by leading scholars from the feminist, republican, socialist, and conservative perspectives, as well as a section on how libertarian political theory relates to various schools of economic thought such as the Chicago, Austrian, Bloomington, and Public Choice schools. This book is an essential and comprehensive guide for anyone interested in libertarianism, whether sympathiser or critic. Matt Zwolinksi is Professor of Philosophy at the University of San Diego, USA, and Director of USD's Center for Ethics, Economics, and Public Policy. Benjamin Ferguson is an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick, UK, and Director of their program in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics"--