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Constitution of Liberty by Hayek. Apparently this is a "seminal text of modern liberalism". Let's see what I can learn.
Constitution of Liberty by Hayek. Apparently this is a "seminal text of modern liberalism". Let's see what I can learn.
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Hayek was one fo socialism's most important critics, outlining classical liberalism "guided by the values of individual liberty, limited government, and the rule of law"
Hayek was one fo socialism's most important critics, outlining classical liberalism "guided by the values of individual liberty, limited government, and the rule of law"
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"Individual liberty is the cornerstone of a free society."
Hayek tries to define freedom. "free people are those who make their own decisions without any external coercion."
But do we really make free decisions? eg nudge factors &subconscious bias.
"Individual liberty is the cornerstone of a free society."
Hayek tries to define freedom. "free people are those who make their own decisions without any external coercion."
But do we really make free decisions? eg nudge factors &subconscious bias.
"Individual liberty, then, is more of a “freedom from” than a “freedom to.” In other words, nobody can tell us which of life’s many paths to choose. But this doesn’t mean that we can follow any path we like."
Definining freedom seems like a key issue here. Who decides what is (un)acceptable in a free society?
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"liberty comes at a cost. And that cost is responsibility. If we’re free to choose, we should be held accountable for our choices."
OK. Fair enough. Same with rights. Often overemphasis on rights rather than the responsibilities that accompany them.
"liberty comes at a cost. And that cost is responsibility. If we’re free to choose, we should be held accountable for our choices."
OK. Fair enough. Same with rights. Often overemphasis on rights rather than the responsibilities that accompany them.
I think there the argument between individualistic and collective cultures comes into play. In collective cultures like in Asia, ppl work together, and sometimes downplay individual freedoms or rights for the greater good.
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"Social progress depends on individul liberty"
But does it? What is the evidence for this? Great inventions don't rely on an individual, but on a great team. Is this just a western myth and showing bias? Does it have to be a dichotomy?
"Social progress depends on individul liberty"
But does it? What is the evidence for this? Great inventions don't rely on an individual, but on a great team. Is this just a western myth and showing bias? Does it have to be a dichotomy?
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"A free society should be guided by the rule of law."
That's fine, but who gets to make the laws? And what happens when those laws are unjust? And what is just anyway?
"A free society should be guided by the rule of law."
That's fine, but who gets to make the laws? And what happens when those laws are unjust? And what is just anyway?
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"The socialist doctrine threatens individual liberty... socialism seeks to shape social, economic, and political relations according to an ideal of social justice."
We have socialist aspects in Australia. Is socialism all bad?
"The socialist doctrine threatens individual liberty... socialism seeks to shape social, economic, and political relations according to an ideal of social justice."
We have socialist aspects in Australia. Is socialism all bad?
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"The government should steer clear of progressive taxation."
So what's wrong with redistributing wealth from the Bill Gates, Elon Musks and Jeff Bezos' of the world? And what's wrong with getting them to sell their stuff if their companies go bankrupt?
"The government should steer clear of progressive taxation."
So what's wrong with redistributing wealth from the Bill Gates, Elon Musks and Jeff Bezos' of the world? And what's wrong with getting them to sell their stuff if their companies go bankrupt?
The blink uses the example of two barbers, but this is disingenuous. Do you think those three men named in the last tweet really work that much harder and/or know that much more? Or did they just get lucky with where they were at the time. Reminds me of a Gladwell book.
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"The government can offer a certain level of social security; ultimately, though, people should provide for themselves."
Then look at the cost of healthcare in the US where hits type of policy is king. Is that what we want? Where is the yin to the yang?
"The government can offer a certain level of social security; ultimately, though, people should provide for themselves."
Then look at the cost of healthcare in the US where hits type of policy is king. Is that what we want? Where is the yin to the yang?
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"Government interference should be kept to a minimum."
I used to think this way, but now I'm not so sure. I think governments have a role to play in determining and enacting the social contract.
"Government interference should be kept to a minimum."
I used to think this way, but now I'm not so sure. I think governments have a role to play in determining and enacting the social contract.
A dog eat dog, and a "anything goes" approach no longer sits well with me. I'm seeing a lot of problems with western society based on representative democracy over the past 30 years after the fall of communism. It's not an open and shut case. @threadreaderapp unroll please
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