Libertarianism, as stated, 20th c.-present
20th Century · stated scope
Libertarianism is a political ideology centered on the primacy of individual liberty, limited government, and voluntary association as organizing principles of society and governance. It emerged as a distinct political tradition in the United States during the mid-20th century, with the Libertarian Party founded in 1971 and associated institutions such as the Cato Institute established in 1977.
Cluster:Liberty First
Liberty is the defining elevation, with Consent & Anti-Coercion running high beside it; Authority & Hierarchy sits low. Individual freedom leads the profile rather than any collective commitment.
Full profile
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Neighbors
- 1Anarcho-capitalism, as stated, 20th c.-presentDistance: 13Compare
- 2Two Treatises of Government (Locke), as stated, 1689Distance: 14Compare
- 3Classical Liberalism, as stated, 18th-19th c.Distance: 15Compare
- 4The Road to Serfdom (Hayek), as stated, 1944Distance: 16Compare
- 5U.S. Bill of Rights, as stated, 1791Distance: 16Compare
The Three Axes (Detail)
Each bar is one pole’s pull, pointing the way it pushes the result. The dot is where the two pulls add up.