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.
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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