An often-misunderstood concept in Voluntaryist principles is the difference between “consent” and “compliance” to a coercive threat. Consent involves a willingness to engage in an activity or… Read more “Compliance is Not Consent”
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The Voluntaryist Association helps others understand how to maximize consent and minimize the initiation of violence within the context of Voluntaryist philosophy.
Voluntaryism and Suicide
Suicide, or chosen self-harm leading to one’s death, is a tragic situation that many families face. While suicide is sad to see, especially with a young person,… Read more “Voluntaryism and Suicide”
Voluntaryism and Pollution
Voluntaryism and Pollution The Voluntaryist view on the concept of pollution is wholly rooted in the understanding of property rights. If you have not yet, please read… Read more “Voluntaryism and Pollution”
Voluntaryism and Borders
The Voluntaryist Position on Borders The Voluntaryist position on borders is one that seeks to focus on the principles of liberty first and foremost by recognizing that… Read more “Voluntaryism and Borders”
From Tyranny To Liberty – A Practical Advocacy
The forefathers of modern Voluntaryist thought, from Lysander Spooner to Ludwig von Mises and Murray Rothbard, have set forth excellent principles on which to found an individualist code of ethics. Liberty and Voluntaryism have begun to… Read more “From Tyranny To Liberty – A Practical Advocacy”
Voluntaryist Principles and Abortion
The topic of abortion is a heated subject that has been debated by philosophers for centuries. While many people focus more on the end results for analysis,… Read more “Voluntaryist Principles and Abortion”
Voluntaryism, Viruses, and Vaccines
The debate about vaccines, immunity, and risk to others is often a complicated topic as there is so much information to digest from ethics, to biology, to… Read more “Voluntaryism, Viruses, and Vaccines”
Voluntaryist Principles and the Treatment of Children
The treatment of children is often a difficult topic for many to navigate as children are largely unable to take care of themselves. As such, they are… Read more “Voluntaryist Principles and the Treatment of Children”
Voluntaryism and Animals – Does the N.A.P. Apply?
Voluntaryist philosophy naturally revolves around human beings and their interaction because, by-and-large, it is human beings who are coming up with the concepts of property rights and… Read more “Voluntaryism and Animals – Does the N.A.P. Apply?”
Spanking Children and Voluntaryism: A Peaceful Parenting Primer
Spanking Children and Voluntaryism: A Peaceful Parenting Primer The intent of this article is to deconstruct and discuss common rationalizations people make for spanking children and how… Read more “Spanking Children and Voluntaryism: A Peaceful Parenting Primer”
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