The Moral Libertarian Perspective

Why a Moral Libertarian must not be Utopian Some people have asked me: is moral libertarianism a utopian philosophy? After all, we don’t have anything remotely like equal moral agency yet, and we aren’t likely to get there in the next decade. My answer would be that an ideal that we can work gradually towards is, by definition, not just a utopian dream. It is an ideal that will take generations to work towards, but we are making good progress. Looking back a century ago, for example, would reveal that people have a lot more equal moral agency today compared to back then. As long as we keep the ideal alive and let it guide our reformist path forward, we will gradually get there.

Moral libertarianism is, in fact, incompatible with utopianism of any kind. Why? Someone’s utopia must necessarily be different from another’s. Under the principle of Equal Moral Agency (EMA), nobody will be allowed to implement their own version of utopia. Instead, everyone will have to settle for compromises when it comes to collective issues. Thinking about it, allowing anyone to implement their own version of utopia will necessarily be oppressive to those who disagree. Therefore, moral libertarianism removes this possibility for a good reason.

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