Over the
course of the past decade, I have come to realize that I lean strongly towards “libertarian”
political ideas. However, I did not arrive at this position through one of the seemingly
standard methods, such as falling in love with Ayn Rand, worshiping rich
people, or trying to find some justification for being a jerk.* Rather, I have
come to realize, my libertarian ideas are connected strongly with aspects of
American Philosophy, a philosophy most people see as more strongly connected
with Progressive Era of US politics than with Libertarian ideas of today. For
some time I have been wanting to produce something serious about the connection
between the philosophy I have been writing about, and my preferred approach to politics.
At the moment, however, all I can offer is a rough sketch:
* Edit: I know this lead in is a bit hyperbolic. There are certainly other ways to become a libertarian.
* Edit: I know this lead in is a bit hyperbolic. There are certainly other ways to become a libertarian.
