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Ep. 63 - The Limits of the Non-Aggression Principle | Interview Breakdown

Ep. 63 - The Limits of the Non-Aggression Principle | Interview Breakdown

Is Non-Aggression Absolute?

Patterson in Pursuit

June 25, 201730m 2s

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Show Notes

Are there exceptions to the so-called "non-aggression principle," which says that it is never justified to initiate force against a peaceful person?

In some circumstances, could it be justified to use physical force on somebody that doesn't consent? What qualifies as "consent" in the first place?

This is part 1 of my breakdown of Episode 50 - my conversation with Stephan Kinsella. In the future, I'll release a second breakdown of our conversation about argumentation ethics.



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