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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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⁠https://youtu.be/K8VX7BW4UvY⁠




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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