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This is the first biography of one of the most interesting and controversial social theorists of our time. Murray N. Rothbard was the founder of the libertarian movement, a radical free marketeer who came of age in the era of collectivism and fought all his life for individualism and laissezfaire against overwhelming odds. The story of his life is at the same time a cavalcade of virtually all of the controversial events, ideas, and personalities of the latter part of the twentieth century.The author of twentyeight books and thousands of articles, Rothbard's life goal was to found a science of liberty, a comprehensive libertarian system of social thought encompassing philosophy, ethics, economics, and history. This book tells the story of the intellectual adventure that was Rothbard's life, his relationship with the great libertarian economist and philosopher Ludwig von Mises, and his intellectual growth and development as an economist and a thinker. While Rothbard's contributions to the history of social thought are important, his life story is interesting in itself: against almost impossible odds he managed to singlehandedly create the libertarian movement out of thin air at a time when such ideas were considered completely outside the pale.An Enemy of the State traces Rothbard's ideological odyssey, from the Old Right of the Chicago Tribune and the 'isolationist' America First Committee, to the conservative movement of the fifties and early sixties, to the New Left of the midsixties, and then on to the Libertarian Party and the postCold War return to his Old Right roots. Rothbard was that interesting combination, an intellectual systembuilder and theorist who was also an intellectual street fighter, a scholar, and a man of action. Anyone interested in the history of ideas, whether or not they agree with Rothbard's ideology, is bound to be captivated by and drawn into the story of his fascinating life.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'An Enemy of the State'? A: The book is a biography of Murray N. Rothbard, highlighting his contributions to the libertarian movement and his life as a radical free marketeer.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is authored by Justin Raimondo.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 1, 2000.
- Q: How many pages does 'An Enemy of the State' have? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Can this book help me understand libertarianism? A: Yes, it provides insights into Rothbard's thoughts and the development of libertarian ideology.
- Q: Is there any special feature of this book? A: The book is described as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the biography? A: Key themes include individualism, laissez-faire economics, and Rothbard's ideological journey through various political movements.
- Q: Who should read 'An Enemy of the State'? A: This book is suitable for anyone interested in political theory, history of ideas, or the libertarian movement.