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The passion for liberty / Tibor R. Machan.

Author/creator Machan, Tibor R.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoLanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield, Ind., ©2003.
Descriptionxiii, 243 pages ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
Contents Opposing senses of freedom -- Ethical egoism (or individualism) : personal responsibility -- Why capitalism squares with morality -- Immigration into a free society -- Military defense of a free society -- Liberty, economic v. moral benefits -- Against utilitarianism -- Reflections on the right to private property -- The democratic ideal -- Revisiting the class warfare -- Individual rights, democracy, and government debt -- Exploring extreme violence (torture) -- The norms of military intervention -- Democracy and foreign affairs -- Why abortion is not murder -- Objections and alternatives to affirmative action -- The bill of rights and moral philosophy -- Freedom and the media.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2002152681
ISBN0742531023 (alk. paper)
ISBN0742531031 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks JC599.U5 M263 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold