70: Libertarians and Abortion

70: Libertarians and Abortion

Abortion is a contentious issue among libertarians, with the majority saying they are “pro-choice,” while a sizable minority says they are “pro-life.” In this episode of Swimming Upstream, I tackle this issue to try to determine the best libertarian position on abortion.

Topics discussed:

  • The divide among libertarians regarding abortion.
  • What makes a person a libertarian, and why does that matter for the issue of abortion?
  • Murray Rothbard’s case for legalized abortion.
  • Does the non-aggression principle apply to the fetus?
  • Is the fetus trespassing on the woman’s body?
  • The case of rape.
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