Publikácia spracúva liberalizmus od jeho počiatkov až po jeho budúcnosť. Oboznamuje čitateľa s právami v liberalizme, pluralizmom a toleranciou, trhovým procesom, očianskou spoločnoťou i politickým systémom. Súčasťou publikácie sú texty o liberalizme: Hans-Hermann Hoppe O omylech klasického liberalismu a budoucnosti svobody; F. Chodorov O tom, jak s tím něco udělat; D. Lipka Demokracie labutí píseň státu?; D. Šťastný Liberalismus: posedlost trhem?
The book serves as a comprehensive guide to libertarianism, addressing common questions and misconceptions while exploring its historical roots and fundamental principles. David Boaz articulates the core tenets of this political philosophy, offering insights into its potential solutions for contemporary issues and its relevance in American politics today. It appeals to a broad audience, from Generation X to baby boomers, who are seeking alternatives to traditional political ideologies.
The first collection of seminal writings on a movement that is rapidly changing the face of American politics, The Libertarian Reader links some of the most fertile minds of our time to a centuries-old commitment to freedom, self-determination, and opposition to intrusive government. A movement that today counts among its supporters Steve Forbes, Nat Hentoff, and P.J. O'Rourke, libertarianism joins a continuous thread of political reason running throughout history. Writing in 1995 about the large numbers of Americans who say they'd welcome a third party, David Broder of The Washington Post commented, "The distinguishing characteristic of these potential independent voters—aside from their disillusionment with Washington politicians of both parties—is their libertarian streak. They are skeptical of the Democrats because they identify them with big government. They are wary of the Republicans because of the growing influence within the GOP of the religious right." In The Libertarian Reader, David Boaz has gathered the writers and works that represent the building blocks of libertarianism. These individuals have spoken out for the basic freedoms that have made possible the flowering of spiritual, moral, and economic life. For all independent thinkers, this unique sourcebook will stand as a classic reference for years to come, and a reminder that libertarianism is one of our oldest and most venerable American traditions.
Is it any wonder that Americans have become so dissatisfied with government today? Politicians have given us soaring federal spending, rampant violations of our constitutional rights, a futile war in Iraq, corruption, incompetence, and a growing nanny state. Now one of the leading libertarian critics of big government raises the flag of freedom. David Boaz takes on both liberals and conservatives who seek to impose their own partisan agendas on the whole country. He discusses the roots of American freedom, the growing libertarian vote in America, the arrogance of politicians, and everything from taxes and education to terrorism and the war on drugs. For the millions of Americans who don't fit the red-blue divide, who are fiscally conservative and socially liberal, who reject big-government conservatism and nanny-state liberalism, this book points the way to a new politics of freedom.