Libertarianism in One Lesson

I recommend this book because the author presents principled libertarian policies. I found it very helpful in gaining a better understanding of libertarianism.

Contents

Chapter 1. The Nature of Government

Chapter 2. The Alternative to Coercive Government

Most people, most of the time, operate on this libertarian principle of respect for the rights of others. Most people do not want to control others and do not want to be controlled themselves.

Chapter 3. Obstacles to Clear Thinking About Government

Lists some fallacies about government, including the utopian fallacy.

Chapter 4. The Development of Libertarianism as an American Political Movement

The one government policy during the 19th Century most in accord with libertarian views was the foreign policy of non-intervention. As Jefferson stated it:

“Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none.“

Chapter 5. The Libertarian Difference
Chapter 6. Libertarian Analysis of the Issues
Chapter 7. Foreign Policy, Free Trade and Nuclear Arms
Chapter 8. Taxation as Theft
Chapter 9. Education: State Control or Freedom of Choice
Chapter 10. Prohibition Revisited
Chapter 11. Social Security
Chapter 12. What About the Poor People?
Chapter 13. Economic Freedom: Personal Freedom
Chapter 14. Pollution and Environmental Values
Chapter 15. Guns, Crime and Responsibility

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