Is Libertarianism Incoherent?

Is Libertarianism Incoherent?

From Audio Mises Wire by Mises Institute

May 6, 2026 · 16 min

About this episode

The episode discusses philosopher Matt Zwolinski's critique of libertarianism's coherence based on individual rights and free markets.

Philosopher Matt Zwolinski has declared libertarianism to lack any coherent standards. Zwolinski’s confusion is the result of his rejection of libertarianism as outlined by Murray Rothbard and others based upon free markets based on individual rights.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/libertarianism-incoherent

People in this episode

Guest: Matt Zwolinski

Topics covered

  • libertarianism
  • philosophy
  • individual rights
  • free markets
  • political theory

Keywords

  • libertarianism
  • Matt Zwolinski
  • Murray Rothbard
  • individual rights
  • free markets
  • political philosophy

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Organizations: Mises Institute

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