Here is a series of letters depicting my attempt to introduce a non libertarian to our philosophy. Dan first wrote to me, and then Dan tried to get Bill, the newcomer, introduced to libertarianism. If anyone can add to my bibliography of “Introductions to Libertarianism” please give me your suggestions. As you can see from Bill’s letter, I need some really short publications for this purpose.

—–Original Message—–
From: Dan
Sent: Sat 10/8/2016 12:34 PM
To: Walter Block
Subject: Re: FW: BCLP convention

Hi Walter, I can’t make or to today’s convention, but I would truly enjoy reading your remarks on the principles of Libertarianism. I’ve seen how easily and precisely you deliver your topics verbally, so I hope you have prepared something written that I can study. Best, Dan

Dear Dan: Thanks. Here’s my presentation on libertarianism to the British Columbia Libertarian Party:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbXT7S1pHK8 &feature=youtu.be

From: Dan
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 1:35 PM
To: Walter Block
Subject: RE: FW: Dr. Walter Block at the BCLP Convention. 45 Mins.

Thanks Walter, much appreciated. I’ll be forwarding this to my like-minded friends, as well as several who are still in the dark about true liberty. Optimistically, Dan

—–Original Message—–
From: Bill
Sent: Mon 10/10/2016 8:55 PM
To: Walter Block
Cc: ‘Dan’
Subject: RE: FW: Dr.Walter Block at the BCLP Convention. 45 Mins.
Walter, I do not have 45 minutes to listen to your video address on libertarianism. That my friend Dan thinks you have something worthwhile to say, I am interested. Have you written a paper or is there an article you can direct me to that I can quickly read say in 5 – 10 minutes to grasp the essence of what you are advocating. Bill

Dear Bill:

Here are some introductions to libertarianism. Most of them are too long for your needs. Here’s a short one:

Rockwell, Jr., Llewellyn H. 2014. “What Libertarianism Is, and Isn’t.” March 31;
https://www.lewrockwell.com/2014/03/lew-rockwell/what-libertarianism-is-and-isnt/

Introductions to Libertarianism:

Bergland, 1986; Block, 2008; Hoppe, 1993; Huebert, 2010; Narveson,1988; Nozick, 1974; Rockwell, 2014; Rothbard, 1973, 1978; Woods, 2013; Woolridge, 1970

Bergland, David. 1986. Libertarianism In One Lesson. Orpheus Publications.

Block, Walter E. 2008 [1976]. Defending the Undefendable. Auburn, AL: The Mises Institute; available for free here: http://mises.org/books/defending.pdf

Hazlitt, Henry. 2008 [1946]. Economics in One Lesson. Auburn, AL: Mises Institute;
http://mises.org/books/economics_in_one_lesson_hazlitt.pdf

Hoppe, Hans-Hermann. 1993. The Economics and Ethics of Private Property: Studies in Political Economy and Philosophy, Boston: Kluwer

Huebert, Jacob. 2010. Libertarianism Today. Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger

(Block, Walter E. 2010. “Review of Huebert’s Libertarianism Today,” Libertarian Papers,
http://libertarianpapers.org/2010/19-block-review-of-hueberts-libertarianism-today/)

Narveson, Jan. 1988. The Libertarian Idea. Philadelphia: Temple University Press

Nozick, Robert. 1974. Anarchy, State and Utopia, New York: Basic Books

Rand, Ayn. 1957. Atlas Shrugged, New York, NY: Random House.

Rockwell, Jr., Llewellyn H. 2014. “What Libertarianism Is, and Isn’t.” March 31;
https://www.lewrockwell.com/2014/03/lew-rockwell/what-libertarianism-is-and-isnt/

Rothbard, Murray N. 1973. For a New Liberty, Macmillan, New York; http://www.mises.org/rothbard/newliberty.asp

Rothbard, Murray N. 1998 [1982] The Ethics of Liberty, New York: New York University Press. http://www.mises.org/rothbard/ethics/ethics.asp

Woods, Tom. 2013. “The Question Libertarians Just Can’t Answer.” June 5;
https://archive.lewrockwell.com/woods/woods237.html

Woolridge, William C. 1970. Uncle Sam the Monopoly Man, New Rochelle, N.Y.: Arlington House

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