libertarianism
Minimal-government political philosophy
The belief that people should be as free as possible and that government should do as little as possible.
libertarianism; [adjective] libertarianism; the libertarianism of [someone/group]
- Libertarianism has influenced debates over taxes, gun laws, drug policy, and privacy.
- She was drawn to libertarianism because it promised both personal freedom and a smaller state.
- His politics combine social tolerance with economic libertarianism.
- Libertarianism supports a small government.
- Many libertarians want lower taxes.
Free-will philosophical doctrine
In philosophy, the idea that people can make real choices that are not fully determined by earlier events.
libertarianism about free will; metaphysical libertarianism
- The seminar compared compatibilism, hard determinism, and libertarianism.
- Libertarianism about free will claims that at least some decisions could genuinely have been otherwise.
- Many philosophers reject libertarianism because they think indeterminism does not by itself explain moral responsibility.
- In this class, libertarianism is about free will, not elections.
- Base: libertarianism
- Plural: libertarianisms
capital-l libertarianism
1Official party libertarianism
Libertarianism as an official party or movement, not just a general belief in small government.
- The article distinguishes capital-L Libertarianism from a general preference for limited government.
- His small-l libertarianism never turned into capital-L Libertarianism because he disliked party politics.
civil libertarianism
1Strong civil-liberties politics
Strong support for basic freedoms like free speech, privacy, and fair treatment by the law.
- Her civil libertarianism led her to oppose broad government surveillance powers.
- The organization is known for civil libertarianism rather than for a left- or right-wing economic program.
economic libertarianism
1Free-market economic politics
The belief that the economy should be run mostly by free markets, with little government control.
- The candidate's economic libertarianism appealed to business owners who wanted fewer regulations.
- Her economic libertarianism made her skeptical of subsidies and price controls.
left-wing libertarianism
1Egalitarian libertarian politics
A type of libertarianism that supports personal freedom but also emphasizes equality and often criticizes capitalism or hierarchy.
- Left-wing libertarianism has roots in anarchist and anti-authoritarian socialist traditions.
- The course contrasted right-wing libertarianism with left-wing libertarianism on property and equality.
right-wing libertarianism
1Free-market right libertarianism
A type of libertarianism that supports capitalism, private property, and very small government.
- Right-wing libertarianism is influential among voters who want low taxes and fewer regulations.
- Her book argues that right-wing libertarianism treats private property as a central freedom.
small-l libertarianism
1Nonparty libertarian views
Libertarian ideas without belonging to an official Libertarian party.
- She describes her outlook as small-l libertarianism rather than party politics.
- His small-l libertarianism shows up in his suspicion of government rules, even though he votes for different parties.