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Foundations of Liberty 001: The 8 Core Principles of Libertarian Thought

Foundations of Liberty 001: The 8 Core Principles of Libertarian Thought

Update: 2025-08-08
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Chris Spangle launches a new series exploring the foundational ideas behind libertarianism. In this episode, he outlines eight core principles—individualism, individual rights, spontaneous order, limited government, free markets, the virtue of production, the natural harmony of interests, and peace. Chris reflects on how these ideas shape a free society and wrestles with the tensions between liberty, the common good, and his Christian worldview.







 







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00:00 Welcome & Series Overview







01:00 Chris Spangle’s Background & Purpose







03:00 Why Libertarian Philosophy Matters







07:00 Rediscovering the Basics of Libertarianism







09:00 Core Ideas: Individualism Explained







13:00 Individual Rights & Natural Rights







17:00 Spontaneous Order & Hayek’s Insight







19:00 Limited Government & Checks on Power







22:00 Free Markets: Voluntary Exchange & Prosperity







23:30 The Virtue of Production & Property Rights







24:30 Harmony of Interests: Cooperation over Conflict







25:30 The Importance of Peace







27:30 The Power and Impact of These Principles







29:00 No Perfect Ideology: Wrestling with Libertarianism







31:00 Conclusion & Call to Engagement







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Foundations of Liberty 001: The 8 Core Principles of Libertarian Thought

Foundations of Liberty 001: The 8 Core Principles of Libertarian Thought

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