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Defending The Undefendable: The Pimp, Prostitute, Scab, Slumlord, Libeler, Moneylender, And Other Scapegoats In The Rogue'S Gall
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Just How Far Can The Principles Of Individual Liberty Be Pushed? Walter Block Pushes Them Just As Far As He Can In Defense Of The Activities Of Scallywags, Rogues, Rascals, And Scoundrels. From The Premise That Activities Involving Force And Fraud Are Outlawed, Block Defends All Of Those Capitalist Acts Between Consenting Adults That Horrify Rightthinking Americans By Showing That They Are Actually Beneficial.An Outrageously Funny Yet Ruthlessly Logical Book... If Libertarians Can'T Speak Out Forthrightly For Individual Freedom In Unpopular Areas, We Haven'T The Courage Of Our Alleged Convictions. This Book Ought To Be The Cutting Edge Of The Libertarian Movement For Years To Come. D.T. ArmentanoWalter Block Argues That Some Of The Most Socially Offensive Members Of Societyincluding Prostitutes, Libelers And Moneylendersare 'Scapegoats' Whose Actual Social And Economic Value Is Not Being Appreciated. Startling And Illuminating! Block'S Lucid Defenses Often Convince; Sometimes They Lead Us To Sharpen Our Attack. In Either Case, The Reader Cannot Fail To Be Instructed And Challenged By This Mindstretching, Provocative, And Occasionally Infuriating Book. Robert NozickThis Witty And Wonderful Book Is A Veritable Manual Of The 'Joy Of Freedom.' If We Were Only Half As Interested In Liberty As In Lust, We Would Not Have Half The Problems We Have. Dr. Thomas SzaszIt Is A Magnificent Book, A Trailblazer. I Would Call It 'Drano For Clogged Minds,' Except That Drano Is Neither Amusing Nor Stimulating, And This Book Is Both. Buy Two Copiesone For Yourself And One For The Person You Want Most To Catch Up With You. Roger Lea MacbrideThere Are Things That I Strongly Agree With And Things That I Strongly Disagree With, But The Book Throughout Is Amusingly And Sharply Reasoned, Courageous And Always Provocative. Henry HazlittDefending The Undefendable Made Me Feel That I Was Once More Exposed To The Shock Therapy By Which, More Than Fifty Years Ago, The Late Ludwig Von Mises Converted Me To A Consistent Freemarket Position. Some May Find It Too Strong A Medicine, But It Will Still Do Them Good Even If They Hate It. F.A. HayekUntil Prof. Block'S Book, No Economist Had The Courage To Tackle The Moral And Economic Status Of The Dozens Of Reviled And Misunderstood Occupations In Our Society. Murray Rothbard
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Defending the Undefendable'? A: The main theme of 'Defending the Undefendable' is the defense of individual liberty and the moral justification of controversial professions such as prostitution, moneylending, and others often viewed negatively by society. Walter Block argues that these activities, when consensual, have social and economic value.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Defending the Undefendable' is Walter Block, an economist known for his libertarian views and contributions to the defense of free-market principles.
- Q: What kind of condition is the used book in? A: The used book is listed in 'Good Condition', indicating that it has been pre-owned but is still in a state that is acceptable for reading.
- Q: How many pages does 'Defending the Undefendable' have? A: The book has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Defending the Undefendable' published? A: The book was published on June 1, 1991.
- Q: What type of reader would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in ethics, libertarian philosophy, or those looking to challenge conventional views on controversial professions will find this book particularly beneficial.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing is for the 2nd edition of 'Defending the Undefendable'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in libertarian philosophy? A: While the book presents complex ideas, it is written in an engaging manner that can be accessible to beginners interested in exploring libertarian philosophy.
- Q: What notable reviews has the book received? A: The book has received praise from notable figures like D.T. Armentano and F.A. Hayek, highlighting its logical reasoning and provocative arguments regarding individual freedom and controversial professions.