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Category Archive: Tom G. Palmer

Tom G. Palmer Quote: “Most Europeans have no idea how…”

Most Europeans have no idea how wild life can be in north America.

October 26, 2021 1956, American, Quotes by Educators, Tom G. Palmer

Tom G. Palmer Quote: “Libertarians typically argue that particular obligations…”

Libertarians typically argue that particular obligations, at least under normal circumstances, must be created by consent; they cannot be unilaterally imposed by others.

October 15, 2021 1956, American, Quotes by Educators, Tom G. Palmer

Tom G. Palmer Quote: “Libertarians argue that no normal adult…”

Libertarians argue that no normal adult has the right to impose choices on other normal adults, except in abnormal circumstances, such as when one person finds another unconscious and administers medical assistance or calls an ambulance.

September 29, 2021 1956, American, Quotes by Educators, Tom G. Palmer

Tom G. Palmer Quote: “The first census in 1790 asked…”

The first census in 1790 asked just six questions: the name of the head of the household, the number of free white males older than 16, the number of free white males younger than 16, the number of free white females, the number of other free persons, and the number of slaves.

June 1, 2021 1956, American, Quotes by Educators, Tom G. Palmer

Tom G. Palmer Quote: “But there is no obvious reason…”

But there is no obvious reason for holding that some normal adults are entitled to make choices for other normal adults, as paternalists of both left and right believe.

May 23, 2021 1956, American, Quotes by Educators, Tom G. Palmer

Tom G. Palmer Quote: “If an individual is born with…”

If an individual is born with the obligation to obey, who is born with the right to command?

February 26, 2021 1956, American, Quotes by Educators, Tom G. Palmer

Tom G. Palmer Quote: “Abstraction is a mental process we…”

Abstraction is a mental process we use when trying to discern what is essential or relevant to a problem; it does not require a belief in abstract entities.

February 23, 2021 1956, American, Quotes by Educators, Tom G. Palmer

Tom G. Palmer Quote: “What libertarians assert is simply that…”

What libertarians assert is simply that differences among normal adults do not imply different fundamental rights.

January 9, 2021 1956, American, Quotes by Educators, Tom G. Palmer

Tom G. Palmer Quote: “Guardians are necessary for children and…”

Guardians are necessary for children and abnormal adults, because they cannot make responsible choices for themselves.

December 8, 2020 1956, American, Quotes by Educators, Tom G. Palmer

Tom G. Palmer Quote: “It is precisely because neither individuals…”

It is precisely because neither individuals nor small groups can be fully self-sufficient that cooperation is necessary to human survival and flourishing.

September 19, 2020 1956, American, Quotes by Educators, Tom G. Palmer

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