Libertarianism used to be just a topic at your high school Government Club. But since all those Ayn Rand-niks are now in Congress, it’s become a bigger deal. This book is an admirably clear exposition of the position–defined by David Boaz as “the view that each person has the right to live his life in any way he chooses so long as he respects the equal rights of others”–which is useful to both adherents and those who merely want to “know the enemy.”(more…)
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Anonymous Says:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Political Book Ever!
This book is without a doubt the best political book of ANY description that I have ever read. Mr Boaz describes the libertarian point of view perfectly and totally destroys the…
Posted on August 4th, 2009 at 2:41 am
Jagannath Says:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Libertarianism: A Primer
Authoritative, comprehensive, and excellently organized, David Boaz’s Libertarianism: A Primer is a pleasure to read and provides an exceptional educational experience in the…
Posted on August 4th, 2009 at 7:23 am
Cutter Says:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Democracy does NOT equal liberty
David Boaz, of the Cato institute, has done much to advance the cause of libertarianism. This book is no exception.
Posted on August 4th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Van Says:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Watch our country turn to libertarian themes
With the war on terror being what it is today and the expansion of government never stopping, Boaz’s primer provides the reader with a clear consistent view about how the…
Posted on August 4th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Wyanet Says:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Interesting
Enjoyed it immensly, it prompted a lot of thought. I may not be totally sold on libertarian views, but it certainly makes one think about where change comes from and what…
Posted on August 5th, 2009 at 1:50 am
Ieuan Says:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ideas whose time has come
In Libertarianism: A Primer, David Boaz presents the basics of this philosophy of freedom in clear, understandable, and compelling language.
Posted on August 5th, 2009 at 8:41 am
Yamin Says:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Libertarianism
Well written and very logical. David Boaz states his case well but doesn’t try to “sell” his philosophy. He provides a good definition of what a Libertarian is, and isn’t.
Posted on August 5th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Haldis Says:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Libertarianism Lessons
I found this book to be exactly what I needed–a review of the history of libertarian ideas and how they play out in current political life. Not overbearing or “huffy.
Posted on August 5th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Nuru Says:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Small government and big individual freedom? I’m in.
How refreshing! A political philosophy that puts its faith in the ability of people to accomplish things without the oversight of some gargantuan government.
Posted on August 5th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Jens Says:
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you own one book on libertarianism, this should be it!
Whenever anyone asks me to recommend a single book to get a good introduction on libertarianism and libertarian philosophy, David Boaz’s book, “Libertarianism: A Primer” is the…
Posted on August 5th, 2009 at 10:58 pm