Libertarianism

Cryptocurrency and Libertarianism

by Wendy McElroy September 8, 2020

“The desire of gold is not for gold. It is for the means of freedom and benefit.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson The impact of cryptocurrency on libertarianism has been profound, especially among the younger generation. To many, the appeal is a mystery because they view crypto as a scam or a delusion of the madding crowd. Austrian economists invoke the ...

Is Libertarianism Immoral?

by Laurence M. Vance August 1, 2020

“The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun,” said the wisest man who ever lived in the book of Ecclesiastes. Although King Solomon wasn’t writing about libertarianism, what he wrote certainly applies to critics of libertarianism. While ...

Herbert Spencer on Equal Liberty and the Free Society

by Richard M. Ebeling April 27, 2020

Social, political and economic crises, including those connected with a viral pandemic, absorb so much of our attention that it is easy to miss or forget anniversaries marking when famous figures may have been born or had earlier passed away. In this case, April 27th marks the 200th birthday of British classical liberal and advocate of laissez-faire, Herbert Spencer, ...

Not Losing Sight of the Classical Liberal Ideal

by Richard M. Ebeling January 8, 2020

In the midst of the Second World War, the famous Austrian-born economist Joseph A. Schumpeter (1883-1950), published his famous book, Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy (1942). He asked the question, “Can Capitalism Survive?” He answered, “No.” He expected some form of socialism, dictatorial or “democratic,” to supersede the private market economy in postwar America. He was proven wrong. Postwar American ...

Unlibertarian Libertarianism

by Laurence M. Vance December 1, 2019

Just like liberals, conservatives, progressives, populists, and constitutionalists — but certainly not as bad — libertarians are not always consistent when it comes to libertarianism. In fact, what some libertarians propose is unlibertarian libertarianism. Libertarianism Libertarianism is the philosophy that says that people should be free from individual, societal, or government interference to live their lives any way they desire, pursue ...

Adhering to Principle to Achieve Liberty, Part 2

by Jacob G. Hornberger August 1, 2019

Part 1 | Part 2 In 1990, the first year of The Future of Freedom Foundation’s existence, I wrote an article entitled “Letting Go of Socialism” (www.fff.org/explore-freedom/article/letting-socialism) in which I criticized the idea of school vouchers. I pointed out that vouchers were simply another socialist program in which government forcibly takes money from one group of people and gives ...

The Libertarian Angle: Busing and Public Schooling (video)

by Future of Freedom Foundation July 16, 2019

Government and schooling--what could go wrong? FFF president Jacob Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard Ebeling discuss the busing programs of the 1960s. Go to the podcast.

The Libertarian Angle: Misunderstanding Socialism (video)

by Future of Freedom Foundation July 11, 2019

Socialism is growing in popularity with the young. One socialist society has failed after the other, and yet socialism retains respect. Why? FFF president Jacob Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard Ebeling discuss. Go to the podcast.

The Libertarian Angle: The Significance of July 4 (video)

by Future of Freedom Foundation July 3, 2019

What did the American Revolution signify? What tenets of a free society are enshrined in The Declaration of Independence? FFF president Jacob Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard Ebeling discuss. Go to the podcast.

Adhering to Principle to Achieve Liberty, Part 1

by Jacob G. Hornberger July 1, 2019

Part 1 | Part 2 I believe that when it comes to liberty, principles and ideals are everything. It has been principles and ideals that have given us such grand and glorious achievements as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, habeas corpus, due process of law, and trial by jury. I also believe that adherence to ...

The Libertarian Angle: Tariff-Wall Man’s Extortion of Mexico (video)

by Future of Freedom Foundation June 13, 2019

Are barriers to both immigration and trade the hallmarks of a free society? Do they make the citizens of The United States better off? FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling discuss. Go to the podcast.

The Libertarian Angle: World War II

by Future of Freedom Foundation May 15, 2019

Was World War II the good war? Should the United States have been involved at all? FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling discuss. Go to the podcast.