Freedom Rights and Political Philosophy

Smith broadens his discussion of a rights-based theory of freedom with an overview of modern political philosophy.

Smith discusses the major criticism of natural rights and the consent theory of government – that these doctrines will land us in anarchy.

In this piece, Smith discusses the difference between political obligation and political allegiance.

George H. Smith discusses a metaphor that was widely used by early libertarian writers who defended the natural equality of humankind.

George H. Smith explores some theoretical aspects of a rights-based conception of freedom.