The Ethics of Liberty

Rating:
Summary: Poor Work, From a Brilliant Author
Review: This was the first work of Rothbard's that I found to be highly displeasing. It is a mix of poor philosophy and legal construction. While the author is a brilliant economists, one of the best in the twentieth century, this work on philosophy takes away from his overarching beliefs as put forth in his other writing. Don't read this for an argument on natural rights. He admits that is not his purpose. Don't read this for a picture of a legal system in a free society (see Benson- Enterprise of Law). Instead, go to the best defense of Anarchy, which is Rothbard's "For A New Liberty". The only reason to read this is if you want to be familiar with a book that is referenced ubiquitously by Austrian sheep.