Comments on: Libertarianism: Past and Prospects http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/ Big Ideas for a Better World Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:04:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Don’t fence me in | Actors Blog Part Of Skylith.com http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-92568 Don’t fence me in | Actors Blog Part Of Skylith.com Fri, 03 Aug 2007 10:02:17 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-92568 [...] Brian Doherty recently published a book called “Radicals for Capitalism: A Freewheeling History of the Modern American Libertarian Movement.” Here are some excerpts from his latest essay, Libertarianism: Past and Prospects: To the extent that libertarianism’s history has been told, it has mostly been treated as a weird, overenthusiastic little cousin to right-wing conservatism. Rescuing libertarianism from that sad fate was one of my purposes, and one of the reasons I put the word “radical” in its title—as part of a phrase invented by novelist and libertarian inspiration Ayn Rand to identify her own ideological mission. [...] […] Brian Doherty recently published a book called “Radicals for Capitalism: A Freewheeling History of the Modern American Libertarian Movement.” Here are some excerpts from his latest essay, Libertarianism: Past and Prospects: To the extent that libertarianism’s history has been told, it has mostly been treated as a weird, overenthusiastic little cousin to right-wing conservatism. Rescuing libertarianism from that sad fate was one of my purposes, and one of the reasons I put the word “radical” in its title—as part of a phrase invented by novelist and libertarian inspiration Ayn Rand to identify her own ideological mission. […]

]]> By: The Paradox of Libertarianism « Whiteberg’s Digital Memory http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-48693 The Paradox of Libertarianism « Whiteberg’s Digital Memory Sat, 07 Apr 2007 20:13:15 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-48693 [...] Apr 7th, 2007 by Lawrence Whiteberg First post here is a link to an interesting essay by my favorite blogger Tyler Cowen from Marginal Revolution. Its is a month old, but still merits attention in my opinion as it very succintly describes the challenges for Libertarianism in the 21st century, where most of the old dangers of stagflation and nationalizations are no longer as prevalent, but where we’re still stuck with “big government”. Its an answer to the questions put forward by Brian Doherty in connection with his book Radicals for Capitalism: “Did Libertarianism accomplish anything?” [...] […] Apr 7th, 2007 by Lawrence Whiteberg First post here is a link to an interesting essay by my favorite blogger Tyler Cowen from Marginal Revolution. Its is a month old, but still merits attention in my opinion as it very succintly describes the challenges for Libertarianism in the 21st century, where most of the old dangers of stagflation and nationalizations are no longer as prevalent, but where we’re still stuck with “big government”. Its an answer to the questions put forward by Brian Doherty in connection with his book Radicals for Capitalism: “Did Libertarianism accomplish anything?” […]

]]> By: It looks obvious » To intellectual for his own good http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-45083 It looks obvious » To intellectual for his own good Sun, 01 Apr 2007 19:11:25 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-45083 [...] I don't know if Libertarian ideas can permeate into larger segments of the society, but it seems that our inability to generate the sound bits and the slogan, and not our ideas, will keep us from become part of the mainsteem conversation. [...] […] I don’t know if Libertarian ideas can permeate into larger segments of the society, but it seems that our inability to generate the sound bits and the slogan, and not our ideas, will keep us from become part of the mainsteem conversation. […]

]]> By: Quiet Declarations » A Libertarian House Divided? http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-36501 Quiet Declarations » A Libertarian House Divided? Tue, 20 Mar 2007 18:05:15 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-36501 [...] I’m currently reading Brian Doherty’s new book Radicals for Capitalism: A Freewheeling History of the Modern American Libertarian Movement.  Brian has a lengthy history with libertarians, and with my employer, giving him an insider’s perspective.  In addition, it’s written with a journalist’s flare, making it an easy and fun read that so far I’d highly recommend.  Brian has also written the lead essay for this month’s Cato Unbound on the subject of his book, which has resulted in empassioned reaction essays from several prominent colleagues. [...] […] I’m currently reading Brian Doherty’s new book Radicals for Capitalism: A Freewheeling History of the Modern American Libertarian Movement.  Brian has a lengthy history with libertarians, and with my employer, giving him an insider’s perspective.  In addition, it’s written with a journalist’s flare, making it an easy and fun read that so far I’d highly recommend.  Brian has also written the lead essay for this month’s Cato Unbound on the subject of his book, which has resulted in empassioned reaction essays from several prominent colleagues. […]

]]> By: Club Troppo » Freer markets and bigger government http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-36399 Club Troppo » Freer markets and bigger government Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:37:23 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-36399 [...] Cowen’s post is part of series in response to Brian Doherty’s lead essay ‘Libertarianism: Past and Prospects.’ (Doherty has recently published a book on the subject — Radicals for Capitalism: A Freewheeling History of the Modern American Libertarian Movement.) In another post, Cato’s Brink Lindsey again floats an idea he raised at The New Republic — a liberal-libertarian fusionism on the left to replace the old traditionalist-libertarian fusionism on the right. [...] […] Cowen’s post is part of series in response to Brian Doherty’s lead essay ‘Libertarianism: Past and Prospects.’ (Doherty has recently published a book on the subject — Radicals for Capitalism: A Freewheeling History of the Modern American Libertarian Movement.) In another post, Cato’s Brink Lindsey again floats an idea he raised at The New Republic — a liberal-libertarian fusionism on the left to replace the old traditionalist-libertarian fusionism on the right. […]

]]> By: Cato Unbound--The Responses Are All In « Radicals for Capitalism by Brian Doherty http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-36020 Cato Unbound--The Responses Are All In « Radicals for Capitalism by Brian Doherty Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:58:30 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-36020 [...] March 19th, 2007 · No Comments I promised to update here as responses to my roundtable-launching Cato Unbound essay “Libertarianism: Past and Prospects” went up, and have been neglectful. [...] […] March 19th, 2007 · No Comments I promised to update here as responses to my roundtable-launching Cato Unbound essay “Libertarianism: Past and Prospects” went up, and have been neglectful. […]

]]> By: The Volokh Conspiracy http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-34044 The Volokh Conspiracy Sat, 17 Mar 2007 08:59:34 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-34044 <strong>Does Libertarian Success Just Produce Big Government, and does that Mean We Should Give Up Trying to Make It Smaller?</strong> In his contribution to the recent C... Does Libertarian Success Just Produce Big Government, and does that Mean We Should Give Up Trying to Make It Smaller?

In his contribution to the recent C…

]]> By: The India Uncut Blog http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-32986 The India Uncut Blog Fri, 16 Mar 2007 08:57:55 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-32986 <strong>Reading about libertarianism</strong> There's a feast of good reading on libertarianism available at the moment: the latest issue of Cato Unbound has a lead essay by Brian Doherty mapping the growth of libertarianism through the last few decades and speaking about its prospects. In a ... Reading about libertarianism

There's a feast of good reading on libertarianism available at the moment: the latest issue of Cato Unbound has a lead essay by Brian Doherty mapping the growth of libertarianism through the last few decades and speaking about its prospects. In a …

]]> By: Positive Liberty http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-32662 Positive Liberty Tue, 13 Mar 2007 02:35:46 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-32662 <strong>Brian Doherty and Libertarians’ Unfinished Revolution</strong> The libertarian ecumenism of Brian Doherty’s “Libertarianism: Past and Prospects” at Cato Unbound is rare, rich, striking stuff. It’s also a bit hard to believe: Rand was right: we need to work on root metaphysical and ethi... Brian Doherty and Libertarians’ Unfinished Revolution

The libertarian ecumenism of Brian Doherty’s “Libertarianism: Past and Prospects” at Cato Unbound is rare, rich, striking stuff. It’s also a bit hard to believe:

Rand was right: we need to work on root metaphysical and ethi…

]]> By: Positive Liberty » Blog Archive » Brian Doherty and Libertarians’ Unfinished Revolution http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-32660 Positive Liberty » Blog Archive » Brian Doherty and Libertarians’ Unfinished Revolution Mon, 12 Mar 2007 23:41:37 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-32660 [...] The libertarian ecumenism of Brian Doherty’s “Libertarianism: Past and Prospects” at Cato Unbound is rare, rich, striking stuff. It’s also a bit hard to believe: Rand was right: we need to work on root metaphysical and ethical principles about humans and the state. Mises and Read and Friedman were right: we need to educate the public about the operations and richness of an unfettered free-market economy. Hayek was right: understanding the information-spreading functions of the free price system and the reality of spontaneous orders without central control is vital. Rothbard was right: an uncompromising moral passion about liberty and theorizing on how a wonderful social order could function without any monopoly source of force at all is bracing and inspirational. Robert Poole of the Reason Foundation is right: nuts-and-bolts work showing how market competition and deregulation can function and slot into an existing world of state functions can demonstrate that government doesn’t have to, and oughtn’t, do everything it has traditionally done. [...] […] The libertarian ecumenism of Brian Doherty’s “Libertarianism: Past and Prospects” at Cato Unbound is rare, rich, striking stuff. It’s also a bit hard to believe: Rand was right: we need to work on root metaphysical and ethical principles about humans and the state. Mises and Read and Friedman were right: we need to educate the public about the operations and richness of an unfettered free-market economy. Hayek was right: understanding the information-spreading functions of the free price system and the reality of spontaneous orders without central control is vital. Rothbard was right: an uncompromising moral passion about liberty and theorizing on how a wonderful social order could function without any monopoly source of force at all is bracing and inspirational. Robert Poole of the Reason Foundation is right: nuts-and-bolts work showing how market competition and deregulation can function and slot into an existing world of state functions can demonstrate that government doesn’t have to, and oughtn’t, do everything it has traditionally done. […]

]]> By: Libertarianism - pro et contra « Verden fra min altan http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-32075 Libertarianism - pro et contra « Verden fra min altan Sat, 10 Mar 2007 16:03:12 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2007/03/07/brian-doherty/libertarianism-past-and-prospects/#comment-32075 [...] Libertarianism: Past and Prospects [...] […] Libertarianism: Past and Prospects […]

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