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Libertarian
Samuel Edward Konkin III defined a libertarian as:
”…one who opposes state intervention, i.e., a defender of Liberty.”
Another common definition of a libertarian is an adherent of the non-aggression principle.
Basic Libertarianism
Libertarianism is more than a political ideology. It's an ethical philosophy based on the non-aggression principle. However, when it concerns politics, libertarians are divided into two categories: consequentialists and rights-theorists.
Consequentialists believe that limited violations of the non-aggression principle (such as taxation) are acceptable if they optimize liberty. Therefore, they generally support limited government. On the other hand, rights-theorists consistently adhere to the non-aggression principle as a natural law. When it concerns politics, they tend to support Rothbardian market anarchism, or its strategic descendant, agorism.
The following presentation serves as an excellent introduction to the basics of libertarian philosophy [Flash Player required]:
