September 17, 2018

70: Libertarians and Abortion

21 minutes

Abortion is a contentious issue among libertarians, with the majority saying they are “pro-choice,” while a sizable minority says they are “pro-life.” In this episode of Swimming Upstream, I tackle this issue to try to determine the best libertarian position on abortion.

Topics discussed:

The divide among libertarians regarding abortion.

What makes a person a libertarian, and why does that matter for the issue of abortion?

Murray Rothbard’s case for legalized abortion.

Does the non-aggression principle apply to the fetus?

Is the fetus trespassing on the woman’s body?

The case of rape.

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