Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)





Are YOU a Libertarian?

Are you a libertarian, or libertarian-leaning? 
Or do you have more in common politically with liberals, conservatives, 
or others? 
Take this extremely fast -- and very accurate -- little Quiz and see! 
Millions around the world have taken the 
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As the Washington Post said:
"The Quiz has gained respect as a valid measure of a person's political leanings."

 

Got questions? Great! These FAQ's have short, concise answers.

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Advocates for Self-Government "FAQ on Libertarianism"
A quick look at the basics of libertarianism: the philosophy, how it is applied to current issues, and answers to some common questions. Recommended for a fast, first-stop overview.

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IHS's "What Is Libertarianism?" 
Presented by the Institute for Humane Studies, a libertarian educational organization affiliated with George Mason University, this is a short but quite detailed overview of libertarianism. It covers, among other things, the historical and theoretical roots of libertarian thought, libertarian positions on a number of current issues, and the modern libertarian movement.

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"Ask Dr. Ruwart" 
Dr. Mary Ruwart, a leading libertarian activist, crafts short answers to questions about libertarianism in a regular column for the Advocates for Self-Government newsletter The Liberator Online. We've archived hundreds of her answers here, on topics from A (abortion) to Z (private zoos).

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"Yet Another Libertarian FAQ"
By Eric Raymond, reworked by Glen Raphael. This extensive FAQ answers 20 common questions about the philosophy, its roots, and positions on the issues.

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Now that you've checked out these FAQs, it's time to take a look at Libertarian Positions on the Issues, where you'll find out what libertarians think about particular issues.


Or see what else is available at Libertarianism.com.

Or return to Libertarianism.com homepage.

 

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