Discussion Note: Contemporary Philosophy Versus the Free Society

Libertarian Papers 2:38 (2010)
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Some libertarians are impatient with philosophical discussions and even dismiss philosophy as not needed to make the case for the free society. I dispute this and indicate why. As many have found, even to dismiss philosophy, one needs a bit of it!

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