Thick and thin libertarianism

Thick and thin libertarianism

Thick and thin are two approaches to libertarianism, with "thin" libertarianism being understood as "a narrowly political doctrine" and "thick" libertarianism as integrated into some broader set of social or cultural values. [ [http://praxeology.net/molinarisoc.htm Molinari Society 2005 call for abstracts on thick versus thin libertarianism.] ]

Charles W. Johnson describes in detail philosopher Jan Narveson's comments to the 2005 [ [http://praxeology.net/molinarisoc.htm Molinari Society] symposium on this topic. The "thick" version of libertarianism is bundled with contexts in addition to the non-aggression principle. It promotes libertarianism with other values, and denies that libertarianism can be advocated by non-aggression alone. The "thin" version of libertarianism is solely approached to studying the non-aggression principle, without any cultural contexts bundled with it. Johnson also opines that Walter Block is often seen as a supporter for thin libertarianism, as he takes the non-aggression as an axiom. [Charles Johnson, [http://charleswjohnson.name/remarks/2005/12/28/narveson Remarks on Jan Narveson’s "Libertarianism: the Thick and the Thin"] , December 28, 2005.]

Stefan Molyneux could be considered to advocate thick libertarianism because of his integrated worldview which includes perspectives on psychology, relationships, philosophy, and morality.

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