Ethics, State, and Just War: Some Notes on Rothbard’s Libertarianism

Ethics, State, and Just War: Some Notes on Rothbard’s Libertarianism

Author: Mises Institute April 1, 2026 Duration: 15:15
For Rothbard — as for Locke — it is not the use of force that is disputable, but the use of force against peaceful and innocent people.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/ethics-state-and-just-war-some-notes-rothbards-libertarianism

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