The Moral Libertarian Perspective

Is Moral Libertarianism Compatible with Conservatism? (What does it say about abortion?) I have written a few other pieces examining if moral libertarianism is compatible with various ideologies (e.g. thin libertarianism, thick libertarianism, welfare liberalism, socialism). However, conservatism is yet another important ideology with lots of followers, and probably the most popular ideology worldwide at the moment. Hence, we need to answer the questions: is moral libertarianism compatible with conservatism? Can conservatives work with moral libertarians? Can one be a conservative and a moral libertarian at the same time?

Conservatism is a political ideology that has both economic and social aspects. Since moral libertarianism is actually compatible with any economic ideology as long as it is justified on liberty, and conservatives justify that small government economic philosophy on liberty, there is nothing incompatible here. Therefore, the rest of this article will focus on the social issues.

Moral libertarianism insists on equally distributing liberty, and hence moral agency, among every individual in society. Therefore, as moral libertarians, we insist that every individual be able to live according to their moral compass, as 52

The Moral Libertarian Perspective

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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