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For a New Liberty

by Murray Rothbard ·  1973
★★★★★Editor's Pickintermediate

The definitive manifesto of libertarianism. Rothbard constructs the complete political philosophy of individual freedom from first principles.

★ Why We Recommend It

The most complete and consistent statement of the libertarian philosophy ever assembled in one volume.

Best For:Intermediate readersBuilding a foundationSecond-year study

What You'll Learn from For a New Liberty

  • 1Individual liberty is the foundation of a just and prosperous society.
  • 2The state is a coercive monopoly that violates natural rights.
  • 3Voluntary exchange and free markets solve problems that government cannot.
  • 4Private property rights are the cornerstone of civilization.
  • 5Anarcho-capitalism offers a consistent framework for a stateless free society.

Murray Rothbard

Murray Newton Rothbard (1926–1995) was an American heterodox economist of the Austrian School, economic historian, political theorist, and activist. Rothbard was a central figure in the 20th-century libertarian movement and is generally considered the founder of anarcho-capitalism. His prolific writings have had enormous influence on libertarian thought.

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