The Essentials of Libertarianism (Briefly Explained)

If you don't know much about libertarianism then whatever you have heard is probably wrong. It's a philosophy with many presumptions surrounding but not many people actually take the time to understand it, possibly out of fear that it will cause them to question the comfortable conclusions they've been handed about politics, philosophy and economics. It's a school of thought reaching back thousands of years concerning what it means to be human and free. There's far more beyond the surface that can be scratched in average length YouTube video so I hope it's at least enticing enough for you to want to learn more and even watch some of my others.

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[Iron_Wyvern]

The only things i need to know about Libertarianism is learned from Pete Quinones.

[godskitten]

You are spot on when it comes to your statement that 'Libertarian' is an umbrella term, and that ideologies under it are 90% similar in principle, yet vastly differently in how, and how many of the principles are achieved.

[fatdave]

Damn I love when you post because your videos are always great resources to provide people!

[gbgcomputer]

i posted this on Reddit The term "Libertarian" was originally coined in the 📷 Enlightenment to describe supporters of free will (as opposed to determinism) and with it generally free action. With the first recorded usage of the term being in 1789. As such, to say that "Libertarianism" is a strictly leftist term is not intellectually honest. Also, our interpretations of left and right came in the french revolution libertarianism was here way before that in Greece China and America in those times they were just ideologies not left or right furthermore originally right libs were originally called liberals until statists took that name if you search on Wikipedia right libertarianism the sidebar literally says liberalism

[leondarley]

I hate to be sectarian, but I think we need to abstain from refering to small government liberals as libertarians: All it does is obscure what Libertarianism is by dividing the movement into different stands of incompatible belief systems; either you support the state and oppose individual sovereignty, or you oppose the state and support individual sovereignty.

[michaelpitt]

I seem to fall into left lib, I have a huge amount of faith in unions and (voluntary) collective ownership of businesses. As long as people can associate freely its fine.

[freeze]

9:31 Why isn't Rothbard farthest bottom farthest right?

[GeorgeKaknes-gx]

Yeo I'm mist lik a libratarian. I love freedom. I also l9ve pizza and food. A chicks with big

[UniversalistSon]

How about anarchism instead? Anarchists aim to create a society with minimal hierarchy and maximum freedom, often emphasizing mutual aid, cooperation, and collective well-being. In contrast, some libertarians seem to idolize the free market and individual success, even if it means neglecting the vulnerable and perpetuating inequality.

The 1800s America idealized by some libertarians was indeed marked by exploitation, inequality, and social injustices, which anarchists and many others would like to avoid repeating. Anarchists seek a more compassionate and inclusive society, while some libertarians appear to prioritize economic freedom over social responsibility.

[Liberty]

Riddle me this, Anglo Libertarian:
How can all men be created equal while also being naturally hierarchical?

[monstr_sauce]

ud really put washington as a centrist?

[farrenyellow]

Do you think ppl c libertarian as racist as its an anglo concept?