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17. “Libertarian Punishment Theory: Working for, and Donating to, the State”

Abstract: In this paper we assume the contours of the libertarian philosophy, its view toward the unjustified state, and, also, the punishment theory of this perspective. We address the narrow question of what punishment is justified for partaking in statist activities.

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February 19, 2009, By Stephan Kinsella (Editor) Filed Under: Libertarian Papers, Volume 1 (2009)

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