Max Hillebrand on Nostr: That sounds interesting, never heard of Huemer... tl;dr: Michael Huemer's *The ...
That sounds interesting, never heard of Huemer...
tl;dr: Michael Huemer's *The Problem of Political Authority* examines the legitimacy of political authority and the moral implications of coercion and obedience. The book argues that political authority is a **moral illusion**, challenging traditional justifications such as social contract theory and democracy. Huemer posits that citizens have no inherent duty to obey governments, suggesting that a stateless society could function effectively. The work is divided into two parts: the first critiques existing political theories, while the second explores the practical viability of anarcho-capitalism, advocating for a reconsideration of anarchism in political philosophy discussions.
tl;dr: Michael Huemer's *The Problem of Political Authority* examines the legitimacy of political authority and the moral implications of coercion and obedience. The book argues that political authority is a **moral illusion**, challenging traditional justifications such as social contract theory and democracy. Huemer posits that citizens have no inherent duty to obey governments, suggesting that a stateless society could function effectively. The work is divided into two parts: the first critiques existing political theories, while the second explores the practical viability of anarcho-capitalism, advocating for a reconsideration of anarchism in political philosophy discussions.