The Ethics of Liberty

by Murray N. Rothbard (Author), Hans-Hermann Hoppe (Introduction)

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The authoritative text on the libertarian political position

In recent years, libertarian impulses have increasingly influenced national and economic debates, from welfare reform to efforts to curtail affirmative action. Murray N. Rothbard's classic The Ethics of Liberty stands as one of the most rigorous and philosophically sophisticated expositions of the libertarian political position.

Rothbard’s unique argument roots the case for freedom in the concept of natural rights and applies it to a host of practical problems. And while his conclusions are radical―that a social order that strictly adheres to the rights of private property must exclude the institutionalized violence inherent in the state―Rothbard’s applications of libertarian principles prove surprisingly practical for a host of social dilemmas, solutions to which have eluded alternative traditions.

The Ethics of Liberty authoritatively established the anarcho-capitalist economic system as the most viable and the only principled option for a social order based on freedom. This classic book’s radical insights are sure to inspire a new generation of readers.

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"Ernst has provided an amazing window into contemporary welfare organizing and the challenges faced in a political context that urges unitary rather than intersectional frames of social justice. Without a doubt she has provided an important book relevant to scholars and welfare organizers alike."
-Ange-Marie Hancock, author of "The Politics of Disgust and the Public Identity of the 'Welfare Queen'"

"In this important and courageous book, Rose Ernst shows how the discourse of colorblindness limits the progressive possibilities of the welfare rights movement. One must know the monster one is fighting if one wishes to slay it 'for real.' Otherwise, as Ernst's data demonstrates, one ends up feeding the monster. Bravo for a job well done!"
-Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, author of "Racism without Racists: Color-BlindRacism and the Persistence of Racial Inequality in America"

"Rose Ernst's book is well-written, with a nuanced theoretical frame that grows out of the relevant literature; it provides an important empirical contribution based poignantly on the voices of the women activists themselves."
-Sanford Schram, author of "Welfare Discipline: Discourse, Governance and Globalization"

"This penetrating and thoughtful work confronts the challenges, conflicts, and opportunities in the fragile coalitions that compose the welfare rights movement today. Written with fidelity to the cause and an empirical eye, Ernst demonstrates how the false construction of a 'post-racial' America warps the discourse and activities of welfare rights organizers. A passionately written text that brings these women and this movement to life, The Price of Progressive Politics analyzes the welfare rights movement from within and without using the intersectional lens of race, ethnicity, and class. This timely, fascinating, and intricate book moves forward our understanding of colorblindness and intersectionality."
-Andrea Y. Simpson, author of "The Tie That Binds: Identity and Political Attitudes in the Post-Civil Rights Generation"

-D. R. Imig, "Choice Magazine"

Book Description

This updated edition of a classic defense of libertarianism includes a new introduction.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ NYU Press (February 1, 2003)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 308 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0814775594
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0814775592
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.13 x 0.9 x 9.25 inches

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Matthew Johnson

A must-read for anyone interested in libertarian/liberal concepts.

Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2019

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Although Rothbard failed to create a sustainable libertarian moral framework, his formulation must still be read by those who wish to understand libertarianism and liberal morality. There have since been all manner of revisions of Rothbard's ideas, and even some complete diversions such as propertarianism, but nevertheless his original codification of self-ownership and the rights that extend therefrom is important to know.

I'm no longer a libertarian, having found its philosophical predications to be wanting, but this is still a fascinating read.

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R A Martin Jr

Must read!

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2021

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This is a must read.

The book came in on time as promised and in excellent condition.

Did I mention tis was a must read? Seriously read the book. This will influence opinion.

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John S. Ryan

Classic defense of property rights; great new intro, format

Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 1998

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Murray Newton Rothbard's classic hard-hitting defense of property-rights-based libertarianism is deservedly back in print, with a valuable new introduction by Hans-Hermann Hoppe that alone is worth the price of the book even for those who already own the original. Prof. Hoppe helpfully locates Rothbard in libertarian scholarly tradition, explains why Rothbard's work was unjustly ignored while unsystematic but "tolerant" thinkers like Robert Nozick were unfairly elevated, refutes the major criticisms that have been offered of Rothbard's work since the original publication of _The Ethics of Liberty_, and effectively argues that for natural-law theorist Rothbard, libertarianism was not "libertinism" but socially quite conservative. Also helpful is the new format, in which the book's former end-notes are arranged in footnote style rather than collected at the end of each chapter.

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D. Cole

required reading.

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2015

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A must read for any libertarian, AnCap, or fan of Rothbard. I would recommend Rothbard in general but the libs and cons aren't very tolerant of ideas that expose their moral inconsistency, lack of understanding of economics and history, and incapability to remain skeptical of what they think they think they know.

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Great stuff

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2020

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Give me liberty...

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Shqiponja

Required reading for anyone interested in economics and liberty.

Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2016

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Rothbard was an amazing and intelligent man. Rothbard's logic is very consistent, something rare in this day and age where our economy is ruled by Keynesian supporters. This book is incredible. Even if one still prefers a state, this book is an incredibly important read. Highly recommended.

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David Webb

Good

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2018

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Samantha

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2017

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An abdolute must read.

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Arthur Koestler

Cracking read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2017

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Written very clearly as always with potentially complex theory being presented in a more than comprehensible fashion. Rothbard's uses the weight of reason and logic alone to make an unrelenting moral case for anarchism, this book ad argument is free of anecdote and emotional demagoguery

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2018

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Interesting. Still digesting it.

Charles Anthony Amos

Masterpiece ( but could do with more work on natural law)

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2017

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Very good analysis of a libertarian law code, but I didn't feel though it explained natural law well enough and I read it twice. However other than that it is a true master piece and very good, a must read for libertarians.

Stylo

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2012

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Yes, there is a Theory of private property, and this book will tell you all about it.
Once you've read it, you will not see society the same way. A great eye opener. Great book!

Geir Agustsson

The book is a masterpiece, so I had to buy it again

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2012

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This book is a masterpiece. My first copy was ruined in a water damage so I just had to buy it again, and must have a copy on my shelf (although most other books I now obtain are only in an electric format).

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