The Moral Libertarian Perspective

The Moral Libertarian Manifesto 2021 updated version, with new footnotes

Preamble

Compared to all other available options, liberalism is still the most morally sound path for Western democratic societies going forward, and most likely to get us to the best resolution for the controversial social issues we face.

As a citizen of a Western democratic country, given the crossroads we find ourselves facing at the moment (e.g. conflicting identity politics claims, the ‘history wars’, the ‘woke’ vs ‘reactionary’ culture wars, the questioning of the long-standing social contract), I feel that it’s my responsibility to speak up, before it’s too late.

A ghost is hanging over the West: the ghost of liberalism. The ghost of only partly fulfilled yet already abandoned promises of life and liberty, of equality and fraternity. Liberalism is not quite dead yet, but nor is it truly alive. It can only watch hopelessly as far-right and alt-right white nationalist elements duel it out with far-left tendencies, with liberty being the biggest loser of each and every battle. The right 24

The Moral Libertarian Perspective

Articles inside

On ‘Liberal’ & ‘Moral’

Moral Libertarianism and the Western Enlightenment's Moral Code

Liberal Traditionalism in a Broader Moral Libertarian Societal Framework

VI. The Background and Context of Moral Libertarianism

Towards a Comprehensive Liberal Traditionalist Agenda

Answering Criticism About 'Oppressive' Families

On Applying Liberal Values to Traditional Structures

From Equal Moral Agency for Individuals to Equal Moral Agency for Families

What Would Enlightenment Traditionalism Have Looked Like?

Enlightenment Traditionalism: The Path Not Taken

The Origins of the Current Crisis of Meaning in Liberalism

Moral Libertarian Principles can Resolve Issues Beyond the Limits of Classical Libertarianism

The Moral Libertarian Case Against Promoting Myths

Moral Libertarian Perspective: John Rawls and the Veil of Ignorance

False Promises of Collectivist ‘Liberty’

The Moral Libertarian Case Against Safe Speech, Progressive Stack and No-Platforming

The Moral Libertarian Argument Against Early-21st Century ‘Far-Left’

Why a Moral Libertarian must not be Utopian

Moral Libertarian Perspective: Political Leadership is Overrated

The Moral Libertarian Case Against Victim Mentality

Moral Libertarians should Fight Political Correctness from both Left and Right

Moral Libertarianism is a Cultural Movement

Moral Libertarian Perspective: Power, Oppression and Liberation

Moral Libertarian Perspective: The Thin vs Thick Libertarianism Debate

The Moral Libertarian Way to Social Justice

Moral Libertarian Perspective: Why Identity Politics is Often Morally Questionable

Moral Libertarian Perspective: All Social Engineering is Morally Unsound

Moral Libertarianism Avoids the Core Weaknesses of Conventional Libertarianism

Is Moral Libertarianism Compatible with Conservatism? What does it say about abortion?

Should a Moral Libertarian Always Support Smaller Government?

The Moral Libertarian Manifesto

The Moral Libertarian: A Moral Case for Liberty and Liberalism

Reviving the Full Spirit of Classical Liberalism: Individual Liberty Plus Community Building

Reconnecting Libertarianism and Communitarianism in the 21st Century

Moral Libertarian Perspective: Equality of Moral Agency