![Governing Least: A New England Libertarianism (Oxford Political Philosophy) by [Moller, Dan]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41FNG5CLnQL._SY346_.jpg)
This is an excellent book. Many books defending libertarian/classical liberal ideas tend to be polemics that do not consider the strongest possible objections. Not this one. Moller is extremely careful to describe the views of ideological opponents charitably. As I read the book, every time I had a thought along the lines of "That seems plausible, but what about...", Moller would without fail respond to the thought, if not in the chapter that provoked it then in a later one.
Two things that set aside this book from the usual fare in political philosophy:
First, Moller mobilizes a wide range of social scientific evidence in the effort. Importantly, he does not just cherry pick those findings that are good for his position, but also considers work that poses problems (e.g. Piketty). This serious engagement with social scientific evidence and what it means for debates in political philosophy should make the book an edifying read for even those who disagree.
Second, Moller sprinkles throughout the book asides on topics such as the epistemology of incentives, the psychology of reparations, and the ways our moral and causal reasoning are intertwined. These aren't necessary to his main argument, but are insightful in their own right.
I truly hope this book gets the audience it deserves.
- File Size: 2581 KB
- Print Length: 332 pages
- Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0190863242
- Publisher: Oxford University Press (December 4, 2018)
- Publication Date: December 4, 2018
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
- Language: English
- ASIN: B07KKJYG31
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- #1636 in Political Philosophy (Books)
- #455 in Political Philosophy (Kindle Store)
- #523 in Social Philosophy
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