Ep 5: Do you own yourself? | Amit Varma defends classical liberalism

Update: 2024-12-22

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Amit Varma believes the relationship between the state and society should be rooted in the classical liberal contention of rights. But why does he believe this? Why not prefer anarchy? And most importantly—why should you own yourself?

Amit is a celebrated journalist, podcaster, and two-time Bastiat Prize winner. Through his writings and his iconic podcast, The Seen and the Unseen, he has spent decades making the case for liberty and individual rights.

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Ep 5: Do you own yourself? | Amit Varma defends classical liberalism

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