Philosophy for the People w/Ben Burgis

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Michael Huemer's Unconvincing Case Against the Redistribution of Wealth

Michael Huemer's Unconvincing Case Against the Redistribution of Wealth

A few points about libertarian philosopher Michael Huemer's "charity mugger" and "hermit's spear" examples

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Michael Huemer's Unconvincing Case Against the Redistribution of Wealth
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In a short article at libertarianism.org, libertarian philosophy professor Michael Huemer starts with a simple thought experiment:

Imagine that I have founded a charity organization that helps the poor. But not enough people are voluntarily contributing to my charity, so many of the poor remain hungry. I decide to solve the problem by approaching well-​o…

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