The Anatomy of the State
When you think of classic essays - and I mean truly, classic, as the word tends to be thrown about much too carelessly - there can be no other peice better than Murray Rothbard's Anatomy of the State. Every now and then, I go back and re-read it, and find it as fresh and inspiring as it was the first time I came across it. LewRockwell.com has it as their lead article this morning.
I would attempt to provide an excerpt, to whet the appetite for reading the full essay, but picking an appropriate passage is a tough task. It really is that good. Go read it for yourself, here.
posted by Libertarian Jason at 7:39 AM
2 Comments:
i've not read this rothbard essay, but his libertarian manifesto was my bible for years. even without reading it, however, i can definitely say that there are better pieces. jsm's on liberty comes to mind even without thinking on it, and i'm sure there's many more ;)
A Rothbardian Woman? Are you trying to seduce me, Stranger?
I've read On Liberty... It was good, but it pretty intense reading. I think Rothbard's essay (as his writing style in general) cuts right to the quick.
In any event, read this essay, and let me know what you think.
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