Outline of libertarianismThe following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to libertarianism, a political philosophy that upholds liberty as its principal objective. As a result, libertarians seek to maximize autonomy and freedom of choice, emphasizing political freedom, voluntary association and the primacy of individual judgment.
Libertarianism in the United StatesIn the United States, libertarianism is a political philosophy promoting individual liberty. According to common meanings of conservatism and liberalism in the United States, libertarianism has been described as conservative on economic issues (economic liberalism) and liberal on personal freedom (civil libertarianism), often associated with a foreign policy of non-interventionism.
Consequentialist libertarianismConsequentialist libertarianism, also known as consequentialist liberalism or libertarian consequentialism, is a libertarian political philosophy and position that is supportive of a free market and strong private property rights only on the grounds that they bring about favorable consequences such as prosperity or efficiency. What consequentialist libertarians advocate is derived through cost–benefit calculation, taking a broad account of consequences.
Libertarianisme de droiteLe libertarianisme de droite (en anglais, right-libertarianism, libertarian capitalism ou right-wing libertarianism) est une philosophie politique et un type de libertarianisme qui soutient fortement les droits de propriété capitalistes et défend la répartition par le marché des ressources naturelles et de la propriété privée. Comme la plupart des formes de libertarianisme, il tend à soutenir les libertés publiques, mais aussi le droit naturel, les droits négatifs et un renversement majeur de l'État-providence moderne.
Debates within libertarianismLibertarianism is variously defined by sources as there is no general consensus among scholars on the definition nor on how one should use the term as a historical category. Scholars generally agree that libertarianism refers to the group of political philosophies which emphasize freedom, individual liberty and voluntary association. Libertarians generally advocate a society with little or no government power.
