Rand, Rothbard and the Ethical Defence of Liberty
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In this work, I critically analyze the ethical foundation of capitalism in the work of Murray Rothbard and Ayn Rand, focusing attention on their interpretation of natural law. First of all, I show the similarities in the approaches of both authors, then outline their specific objectives, in order to conclude that neither Rand nor Rothbard manage to achieve them. Finally, I wonder if it is possible to give an ethical defense of capitalism or if we should settle for a pragmatic position.
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