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Welcome!
We're delighted that you are interested in learning about
libertarianism!
This site is designed to help you do just that -- to quickly and easily
get a basic understanding of what libertarianism and the fast-growing
libertarian movement is all about.
You may have noticed there is a LOT of information about libertarianism on
the Web. In fact, if you typed "libertarian" into Google, you
saw that there are over 1,240,000 places to go!
Whew! That can be overwhelming. Where do you start?
Here.
We've created this site specifically to make it quick and easy to grasp
the basics of libertarian thought.
You'll find great resources here: concise definitions and explanations of
libertarianism; short answers to common (and not-so-common) questions;
libertarian positions on specific issues; famous libertarian figures; and
much more. All created by some of the best minds in the liberty movement.
You'll also learn why libertarians believe so strongly that liberty is the
surest pathway to a world of peace, abundance, creativity, harmony,
community, order, and safety -- a world where all peaceful people are free
to pursue their own dreams, to reach for their fullest potential, to
strive for their highest aspirations.
It's all short and straight-to-the-point -- your first-stop source for
basic info on libertarianism.
Here's what you'll find at Libertarianism.com:
What
is Libertarianism?
Several short, outstanding explanations of the basic principles of
libertarianism. Quick reads -- a great way to grasp the essence of
libertarianism.
Short Definitions of Libertarianism
Lots of people have tried to put the essence of the libertarian philosophy
into just a few sentences. Here are some of our favorites.
Libertarian FAQs ("Frequently Asked Questions")
Got questions? These FAQ's have short, concise answers.
Libertarian Positions on the Issues
Want to know more about how libertarians feel about a particular issue --
gun control, the War on Drugs, the minimum wage, and many more? Here are
some great sources for answers.
Visions of a Free Society
What would a libertarian society be like? How would it be like ours -- and
how would it be different? Here are some speculations.
Are Libertarians Conservatives, Liberals, Right, Left
-- Or Something
Else?
On issues of personal liberty, libertarians may sound like liberals. On
economic issues, libertarians may sound like conservatives. Which are
they? Or -- are they something else entirely?
Books on Libertarianism
Here are a few excellent, easy-to-read books that explain libertarianism
in more depth. We provide short reviews and tell where you can order them.
PLUS: Many libertarian books are online in their entirety -- free for you to
browse and read! (Isn't the Web wonderful!)
Leading Libertarian Links
There are hundreds of libertarian organizations, think-tanks, political
groups, publications, and the like. Here are some (not all!) of the most
respected and best-known.
Who We Are
Libertarianism.com is a project of the Advocates for
Self-Government.
The Advocates for Self-Government is a nonprofit educational organization
dedicated to helping individuals encounter, evaluate and embrace the ideas
of liberty.
This Web site is just one of many, many Advocates projects designed to
inform people about libertarian ideas, empower liberty activists, and
help bring about a freer world.
If you would like to support this work, we welcome your financial
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