Tag Archives: Anarchism

The presumption of liberty

by Aschwin de Wolf Posted on December 9, 2008

Perhaps no political philosopher has done as much painstaking work to review the legitimacy and need for political authority as Anthony de Jasay.  What makes de Jasay’s work stand out is his ability to engage with the technical arguments of … Continue reading →

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The bell curve of individual choice

by Aschwin de Wolf Posted on December 1, 2008

What is the relationship between individual choice and collective choice? What should be the domain over which a democracy chooses? Prevailing answers to these questions are an important factor affecting the size of government. One argument why imperfect foresight should … Continue reading →

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Social contract, free ride

by Aschwin de Wolf Posted on December 1, 2008

The publisher Liberty Fund has republished Anthony de Jasay’s book “Social Contract, Free Ride: A Study of the Public Goods Problem.” In this book, de Jasay, one of the most original and sharpest political philosophers of our age, offers a … Continue reading →

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