A Consequentialist Defense of Libertarianism (Hardcover)

In A Consequentialist Defense of Libertarianism, Richard Fumerton argues that empirical facts concerning consequences must always play a crucial role in understanding what we morally or rationally ought to do. After making distinctions between morality and law, he defends the view that it is a fundamental mistake to think that the law should always, or even usually, attempt to mirror morality. With this framework in place, Fumerton addresses various controversial questions concerning when the law ought to side with freedom. He offers a nuanced defense of several positions shared by many "moderate" libertarians. This consequentialist defense of freedom offers a fresh perspective on some very old philosophical debates. As more people become frustrated with a perceived lack of principled attempts by established political parties to appreciate important concerns people have involving their desire for freedom, the issues discussed in this book are particularly timely.

General

Imprint:	Lexington Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2021
Authors:	Richard Fumerton
Dimensions:	228 x 165 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	232
ISBN-13:	978-1-79363-204-3
Categories:	Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > General Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General
LSN:	1-79363-204-9
Barcode:	9781793632043

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