Description
Book SynopsisCould a religiously observant Jew, in good conscience, run as a Libertarian candidate, promoting a Libertarian platform? Or, would doing so betray fundamental Jewish values?
Running in Good Faith? Observant Judaism and Libertarian Politics considers the seemingly irreconcilable values and political commitments of Judaism and Libertarianism. The latter prizes individualism, self-ownership, private property, and freedom, whereas the former emphasizes community, charity, and service of God. This book seeks to determine if we find here an essential clash, or merely an apparent one. This book stimulates a broad discussion of Judaism, values, politics, and political philosophy and calls into question what people think they know, about both Judaism and Libertarianism.
Table of Contents
- Preface & Acknowledgements
- Introduction. My Brother's Keeper?
- Chapter One. From Ayn Rand to Libertarianism
- Chapter Two. Freedom versus Servitude
- Chapter Three. Ownership versus Stewardship: The Body
- Chapter Four. Ownership versus Stewardship: Private Property
- Chapter Five. Ownership versus Stewardship: Charity and Taxation
- Chapter Six. Individualism versus Community
- Chapter Seven. Government Tyranny versus Government Protection
- Conclusion. While Standing on One Foot: All the Rest is Commentary?
- Glossary of Key Terms and Key People
- Notes
- Index
