Political Theory

"Since the functional unit of all life and all action is the individual person, it is here that any sound concept of human rights must be anchored."

Why is it taken for granted that we need a state at all?

"The consumer and his valuations lies at the root of all economic considerations."

Any extension will open questions, not close them. Any extension will not make us more secure where we are, but will force us to take new measures to secure our new acquisitions.

"Free men operating in a free market do find solutions to even the largest crises."

Thomas Nagel has a remarkable ability to penetrate to the essence of important issues; and this collection of his recent essays and reviews displays his characteristic depth. I should like to concentrate first on "The Problem of Global Justice," which addresses issues of crucial importance for libertarians.

G.A. Cohen (1941–2009) grew up as a Marxist, but he abandoned a key belief of that doctrine. Marx taught that the coming of socialism was inevitable.

Jan Narveson is one of the best contemporary moral and political philosophers, and it is not surprising that his introduction to political philosophy raises a vital issue that most people miss.

It is the way of individual liberty, of the free market, of private property, of government limited to securing these rights equally for all.

Pages 511-520. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach.