Think Free Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 So I have a number of acquaintances that are, I believe, fairly rational atheists, but, having been intrenched in academia, have never had anyone make a strong case to them for libertarianism. They probably have accepted a lot of the statist positions on things. Does anyone have any suggestions for Freedomain Radio videos that make an especially good introduction to Stef's work? Especially something that would especially convincing to atheists.
Melissa McWilliams Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki9QiPw7gB4
Think Free Posted October 31, 2013 Author Posted October 31, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki9QiPw7gB4 Could you give some commentary? Do you think this is a good video to use just because it's called "Libertarianism: An Introduction" or do you have more reasons? It's been a while since I listened to it, so I don't remember it very well, but I do remember being a little disappointed.
Mike Fleming Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Show them this page of podcasts. http://feeds.feedburner.com/FreedomainRadio and just say "take a look through them and see if there are any subjects that interest you". I can't imagine there is anyone in the world who could look through that list and not find at least one thing that they would find intriguing and if they are it is a simple matter to download to their player of choice and have a listen.
waywardvariable Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 So I have a number of acquaintances that are, I believe, fairly rational atheists, but, having been intrenched in academia, have never had anyone make a strong case to them for libertarianism. They probably have accepted a lot of the statist positions on things. Does anyone have any suggestions for Freedomain Radio videos that make an especially good introduction to Stef's work? Especially something that would especially convincing to atheists. Just out of curiosity, what does atheism have to do with libertarianism? after all atheism is purely faith based while libertarianism is based on generally accepted moral principles and reason. In making a case for libertarianism I for one would suggest completely avoiding questions of faith since inevitably they will just side track the case you're attempting to make.
Think Free Posted October 31, 2013 Author Posted October 31, 2013 Just out of curiosity, what does atheism have to do with libertarianism? after all atheism is purely faith based while libertarianism is based on generally accepted moral principles and reason. In making a case for libertarianism I for one would suggest completely avoiding questions of faith since inevitably they will just side track the case you're attempting to make. Different worldviews will tend to have different objections to libertarianism. That's all.
Think Free Posted November 1, 2013 Author Posted November 1, 2013 Show them this page of podcasts. http://feeds.feedburner.com/FreedomainRadio and just say "take a look through them and see if there are any subjects that interest you". I can't imagine there is anyone in the world who could look through that list and not find at least one thing that they would find intriguing and if they are it is a simple matter to download to their player of choice and have a listen. Thanks for the idea. That's a good resource. In the end I just used "The Story of Your Enslavement".
LifeIsBrief Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 This is my favorite intro video, especially good for people who like Jon Stewart. "Jon Stewart's 19 Tough Questions for Libertarians" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hhSsIpjtzY "Is government the antithesis of liberty?""No... That is like saying that, a dragon is the antithesis of biology, or a ghost is the antithesis of a human being. Governments, and dragons, and hippogriffs, and unicorns and ghosts do not exist... There are really only people with guns, and people running and hiding from them... The initiation of force is the antithesis of morality, and liberty."
Melissa McWilliams Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 Could you give some commentary? Do you think this is a good video to use just because it's called "Libertarianism: An Introduction" or do you have more reasons? It's been a while since I listened to it, so I don't remember it very well, but I do remember being a little disappointed.I I just finished listening to it again to give you some feedback. I liked it, and I especially liked the point that if the NAP and property rights are true principles, then they can be taken to the fullest extent possible-- rather than being stopped at some arbitrary breaking point called the government.
marko Posted November 7, 2013 Posted November 7, 2013 I think both The Sunset of the State and The Money That Is Sold Abroad Is You! are a good start!
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