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Running in Good Faith?

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Considers the seemingly irreconcilable values and political commitments of Judaism and Libertarianism, stimulating a broad discussion and calling into question what people think they know about bot...
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  • 03 November 2020
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Could a religiously observant Jew, in good conscience, run as a libertarian candidate, promoting a libertarian platform? Or, would doing so betray fundamental Jewish values? Running in Good Faith? Observant Judaism and Libertarian Politics considers the seemingly irreconcilable values and political commitments of Judaism and libertarianism. The latter prizes individualism, self-ownership, private property, and freedom, whereas the former emphasizes community, charity, and service of God. But are these differences so sharp? This book seeks to determine if this is an essential clash or merely an apparent one, and to stimulate a broad discussion of Judaism, values, politics, and political philosophy in order to call into question what people think they know, about both Judaism and libertarianism.

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Price: $129.00
Pages: 254
Publisher: Academic Studies Press
Imprint: Cherry Orchard Books
Publication Date: 03 November 2020
Trim Size: 9.00 X 6.00 in
ISBN: 9781644693476
Format: Hardcover
BISACs: Comparative politics, Systems of law: Jewish Law, Religion and politics, Judaism: life and practice
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<b>Alan D. Krinsky</b>, a writer and senior policy analyst, has written and published on Jewish and general political, historical, religious, and other topics. He holds a PhD in History and the History of Science and a Master of Public Health. He writes to challenge, both himself and others. Krinsky currently resides in Providence, RI.

Preface & Acknowledgements
Introduction. My Brother’s Keeper?
Chapter One. From Ayn Rand to Libertarianism
Chapter Two. Freedom versus Servitude
Chapter Three. Ownership versus Stewardship: The Body
Chapter Four. Ownership versus Stewardship: Private Property
Chapter Five. Ownership versus Stewardship: Charity and Taxation
Chapter Six. Individualism versus Community
Chapter Seven. Government Tyranny versus Government Protection
Conclusion. While Standing on One Foot: All the Rest is Commentary?
Glossary of Key Terms and Key People
Notes
Index