Photo Courtesy of the Ludwig Von Mises Institute
I officially declare the week of January 19th Lysander Spooner week. To commemorate the birthday of this legendary contributor to anarcho-political theory. I am proud to say I happen to share a birthday with this renowned theorist. Not to mention one that was heavily influential on the development of anarcho-capitalism (although arguably Spooner had some socialistic tendencies). Next week, I will attempt to dedicate two essays to the life and work of Spooner. I will not allow this influential figure in Libertarian political theory to become a minuscule footnote!
Looking forward to learning more about Lysander! I took an entire course in college on Anarchist Theory and his name does ring (faintly) a bell … And Happy Birthday!
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Thank you. I first heard about him via Rothbard. While he isn’t a perfect Libertarian is hell of a lot closer than many New Englanders (past and Present). I look forward to writing about him!
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