January 13, 2015
What’s the Best Argument for Libertarianism?
Following up on my last post, I’d like to ask you which argument for libertarianism you find most compelling (do feel free to specify the version of libertarianism you affirm)….
Posts filed under political authority
August 28, 2013
Michael Huemer Responds to Critics, Part 2
On Monday, I responded to Kevin Vallier’s and Massimo Renzo’s critiques of my book, The Problem of Political Authority. Below, I respond to Christopher Morris and Bas van der Vossen.
August 26, 2013
Michael Huemer Responds to Critics, Part 1
Many thanks to Kevin Vallier (here), Chris Morris (here and here), Bas van der Vossen (here and here), and Massimo Renzo (here) for their very thoughtful and interesting posts. I…
August 21, 2013
Michael Huemer’s Defense of Anarchy
I said I’d hoped to have some thoughts about Part II of The Problem of Political Authority and I do have some reactions. I have a soft spot for anarchism,…
August 19, 2013
Natural Duties and Political Authority
With his volume The Problem of Political Authority Michael Huemer has made an important contribution to the debate on political obligation and political authority. The first part of the volume…
August 12, 2013
On the Problematic Political Authority of Property Rights: How Huemer Proves Too Much
I believe that Michael Huemer’s The Problem of Political Authority is the most persuasive defense of market anarchism ever penned. And as someone attracted to market anarchism, I’m proud to…