Political Authority | Political Philosophy with Jason Brennan | Libertarianism.org

[@2000willsome]

this series is brilliant, thanks.

[@ramishvili]

Instead of Fender Telecasters they show Les Pauls :) the lectures are very informative though

[@sdagoth3037]

Great video. Saying the government derives moral authority by having the consent of the people is a joke. No such consent exists, and there's no where in the world you can go to be free of government. Choosing to obey your government is a pragmatic choice, but governments don't have moral authority.

[@nadesanpermaul683]

There is no distinction made here between "auctoritas" and "potestas", or the history of political authority.

[@havenbastion]

No Treason: The Constitution of No Authority - Lysander Spooner

[@bradwatson7324]

I don't even vote. I conscientiously refrain from doing so because I think it's immoral to force my idea of a better society onto other people who might disagree with me.

[@havenbastion]

Yes, but register to vote anyway, so they know you're paying attention.

[@andrieslouw3811]

If you abstain without voicing why - you are a slave to the majority

[@havenbastion]

Taxation without representation is tyranny. And reason enough that a government should be overgrown if there's no reasonable way to opt out.

[@stefanzielinski3582]

Ok then.. so what? What of it? You still have to obey, since the goverment can overpower you anytime it wants. Pure and simple. Empty talk because there is no way out.

[@havenbastion]

No matter what the better choice, or lesser evil choice, recognizing the reality of the predicament comes first.