# Individual Rights: An Introduction

**URL:** <https://www.libertarianism.org/videos/individual-rights-introduction>

**By** Barbara Galletti

**Published:** April 16, 2026

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What are rights exactly, and how did they evolve?

We’ve all heard someone say, “It’s my right!” when they feel their freedom is being limited. But individual rights are often taken for granted in modern democracies—usually only noticed when they’re threatened. But, what are rights exactly, and how did they evolve?

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