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Revision as of 17:43, 24 June 2025
Contents
Meme
Libertarian refers to someone who believes that individual liberty is the highest political value—that people should be free to live their lives as they choose, so long as they don’t infringe on the rights of others.
History
The God in the Machine[1] is a key book for anyone interested in the history of 20th century libertarian thought. If you are new to libertarianism there are more readable authors such as F.A. Hayek. Some parts of the book such as the first chapter are truly lyrical. However, the bulk of the book is diminished by Paterson use of the terminology of electrical power transmission as a metaphor for economic systems. It's not that one necessarily disagrees with her, its that the reader has to stop and decypher the metaphor. Maybe in 1947 when the book was published the metaphor was required to communicate her views, but I don't think so. I think there was straight forward language available to communicate what she had to say. There certainly is today. So, if you are already familiar with libertarian thinking (whether you agree or not) this is an important book. If you are not so familiar the book could feel obscure rather than enlightening.
Core Principles
Self-ownership: You own your Identity, your body, your labor, and the fruits of your labor.
Non-aggression: No one may initiate force or fraud against another.
Voluntary association: All interactions—economic, social, or personal—should be consensual.
Limited government: The state’s role, if any, should be minimal—focused on protecting rights, not managing lives.
References
- ↑ y Isabel Paterson, The God in the Machine 1948 ISBN 979-8847219105
