Minarchist Libertarian

A Minarchist Libertarian is a libertarian who advocates for a minimal state that performs only essential functions to protect individual rights.

• Context:
  • They can range from supporting a Limited Government to supporting a Night-Watchman State, based on their view of essential functions.
  • They can range from being a Classical Liberal to being a Constitutional Minarchist, depending on their political framework.
  • They can range from advocating State Police Power to supporting Private Security Services, based on their view of protection services.
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  • They can support Military Defense, police protection, and court systems.
  • They can oppose Government Intervention in economic affairs.
  • They can promote Free Market Capitalism and individual liberty.
  • They can advocate for Property Rights and rule of law.
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• Ordered Chronologically:
  • Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), third President of the United States, who advocated for limited government and individual rights.
  • James Madison (1751–1836), fourth President of the United States, known as the "Father of the Constitution," who emphasized limited government.
  • Frédéric Bastiat (1801–1850), French economist and writer who promoted free markets and opposed government subsidies and tariffs.
  • Herbert Spencer (1820–1903), English philosopher who developed the concept of "survival of the fittest" and argued for minimal state interference.
  • Ludwig von Mises (1881-1973), who advocated for limited government to protect property rights.
  • Isabel Paterson (1886–1961), Canadian-American writer and libertarian theorist, author of "The God of the Machine."
  • Rose Wilder Lane (1886–1968), American journalist and novelist regarded as one of the founders of the modern libertarian movement.
  • Friedrich Hayek (1899–1992), economist and philosopher known for his defense of classical liberalism and limited government.
  • Ayn Rand (1905-1982), who supported government restricted to protecting individual rights.
  • Milton Friedman (1912–2006), economist who advocated for limited government intervention in the economy.
  • Barry Goldwater (1909–1998), U.S. Senator and presidential candidate known for his advocacy of limited government and individual liberties.
  • Robert Nozick (1938-2002), who argued for a minimal state limited to preventing force and fraud.
  • Ron Paul (1935-present), American politician and author, known for his advocacy of non-interventionism, limited government, and Austrian economics.
  • David Boaz (1953-present), executive vice president of the Cato Institute and author of "Libertarianism: A Primer."
  • Charles Murray (1943-present), political scientist and author known for his libertarian views on government and society.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • an Anarcho-Capitalist.
  • a Social Libertarian.
  • a State Socialist.
• See: Libertarianism, Night-Watchman State, Limited Government, Individual Rights, Free Market, Rule of Law.

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