# The Structure of Liberty

**URL:** <https://www.libertarianism.org/podcasts/free-thoughts/the-structure-of-liberty>

**By** Randy E. Barnett, Aaron Ross Powell, Trevor Burrus

**Published:** June 16, 2014

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Randy Barnett describes five rights—informed by natural law—that are crucial for properly structuring a society.

Aaron and Trevor join Randy Barnett to discuss his book _The Structure of Liberty_, which was recently re-released in an updated edition. Barnett describes five rights—informed by natural law—that are crucial for properly structuring a society. He also shows how libertarian theories successfully counter the structural societal problems of knowledge, interests, and power.

**Show Notes and Further Reading**

Randy E. Barnett, [_The Structure of Liberty_](http://www.amazon.com/The-Structure-Liberty-Justice-Rule/dp/019870092X/) (book)