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

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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