The Modern Political Tradition. Episode 26, Ayn Rand, Robert Nozick, Libertarianism.

Take a nuanced look at libertarianism, starting with the views of novelist Ayn Rand, who defended laissez-faire and espoused a philosophy of "objectivism." Then turn to the work Anarchy, State, and Utopia, in which philosopher Robert Nozick provided a libertarian rebuttal to Rawls, laying...

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Other Authors: Cahoone, Lawrence (Actor)
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Language:English
Published: [San Francisco, California, USA] : The Great Courses, 2014.
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Summary:Take a nuanced look at libertarianism, starting with the views of novelist Ayn Rand, who defended laissez-faire and espoused a philosophy of "objectivism." Then turn to the work Anarchy, State, and Utopia, in which philosopher Robert Nozick provided a libertarian rebuttal to Rawls, laying the groundwork for future disagreements over the welfare state.
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