The Early Roots of Libertarianism | Introduction to Libertarianism with David Boaz

Boaz traces the history of libertarian ideas from the earliest known instances of libertarian thought to the Medieval period.
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[@energyecon7649]

In one of the most prosperous communities ever, their governor was asked, "how do you govern so many people so effectively, with so little government (little policing, etc.)?" And that governor answered (one of the most profound declarations ever - in one short statement - explaining the most important fundamental principle of society, including religion, and everything) he said: "We do not GOVERN THEM, we TEACH THEM CORRECT PRINCIPLES and THEY GOVERN THEMSELVES." -- One of the most beautiful and powerful things I have ever heard. This is what the Libertarian party most closely embraces, and is what is so desperately lacking and needed in the world today. Most of today's leaders (except the likes of Ron and Rand Paul) are most concerned and focused on gaining the acceptance of their constituents, protecting what they have, and gaining what they want, that they use any / every means to do that, regardless of how corrupting it is - using, teaching and exemplifying every corrupt idea they can get away with (by simply giving much to the governed to control them), rather than using and teaching correct true principles that produces the best results for the people, tho takes power away from the rulers.

[@marcv2648]

Antigone came well before the Bible. I would say that Christian philosophy is was influenced by Neoplatonism more than anything else in the early days. Later by Aristotelian rationalism. This video isn't telling me anything about modern libertarianism.

[@theninjaturkey]

While I believe in religious freedom like any libertarian, there is way too much religious propaganda in this video. It feels shoehorned into a video series that really shouldn't have anything to do with religion.

[@vidyanandbapat8032]

That's inevitable. Before the advent of modern capitalism, we see the protestant reformation which is, howsoever progressive it may be or may not be, a part and parcel of religion

[@danielb1378]

The way actors nod every now and then is pretty annoying, to be honest.

[@wytzevanderveer6351]

ZERO references to Proudhon, Max Stirner, and Kropotkin?? This is a really pathetic and shabby overview of you skip out on them, lads.

[@patrickmcinerney9491]

Any recommendations?

[@wytzevanderveer6351]

@@patrickmcinerney9491 as in literature (the libertarian philosophers I mentioned) or a video?

[@noooreally]

Lol this is a lot of BS around the true origin of Libertarianism.

[@conormcalarney2421]

Yeah, it really is. Do you know where I can find a GOOD video on the history or libertarianism?

[@PvtPooter]

This is gross.