Author:
Casey Gerard, 1951-
Imprint:London : Continuum c2012.
Descriptionix, 195 p. ; 21 cm.
Note:1) Introduction. The criminal state -- Libertarianism and anarchism- an overview -- Roadmap.
Note:2) Death and taxes. The state- necessary and legitimate? -- The origin and character of the state -- The legitimacy of the state -- 'But surely! . . .' A preliminary sketch of the argument -- State and society.
Note:3) Liberty and libertarianism. The non-aggression principle -- Reciprocity -- Aggression is not merely harm -- Getting serious -- Libertarianism and conservatism -- Is libertarianism utopian.
Note:4) Anarchy and anarchism. A matter of definition -- Property -- Some preliminary criticisms of anarchy.
Note:5) Law without orders. Where does the law come from? -- The conditions for the emergence of law -- The context for the emergence of law -- Customary law -- Natural law -- It would simply not work -- The Eskimo -- Early Irish society -- The Somalis -- Characteristics of customary legal systems -- Anarchy today.
Note:6) Delegitimizing the state. Making the word safe from democracy -- 'We're on a mission from God!' -- Democracy and representation -- What is it to represent? -- In what way are political representatives representative? -- What are constitutions? Where do they come from? -- Are constitutions contracts -- Constitutions as explicit contracts -- Constitutions as implicit contracts -- Constitutions are not contracts -- 7) Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
