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Anti-Corn Law League
The Anti-Corn Law League was a group that opposed the protectionist British Corn Laws and have been praised as a model for achieving radical libertarian reform.
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Editor's Introduction
In preparing this encyclopedia, our hope has been to offer a general guide to the social and political philosophy that today goes by the name of libertarianism.
Although the title is comparatively new, the doctrine is not. Libertarianism is the heir to 19th-century classical liberalism and to the Whig ideology in the period prior to that.
General Introduction
Libertarianism is a major feature of intellectual and political life as we enter the first years of the new century. It is at one and the same time a movement in politics, a recognized philosophy, and a set of distinctive policy prescriptions. As such, libertarianism, and the individuals who espouse it, play a prominent role in intellectual and political arguments in several countries.
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Schumpeter, Joseph (1883-1950)
Joseph Schumpeter was an influential 20th century economist who staunchly defended capitalism and the cycle of innovation and growth it creates.
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Law Merchant
The Law Merchant was the common law of merchants in the 11th and 12th century, a good example of laws not imposed by the state.
Policy
Pornography
Pornography is an issue that raises questions about sexuality and feminism, but also about censorship and whether government can regulate entertainment.
Biographical
Rothbard, Murray (1926-1995)
Murray Rothbard’s writings provided a detailed and systematic explanation of politics, society, and economics consistent with libertarian ideas.
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Children
In this entry, Marueen Kelley explains some libertarian takes and positions on social issues in which children become the focus of discussion.