A thoughtful reflection on human liberty. It seems to me that the classical anarchists were right when they said, that government is best that governs least -but that did not imply no government. You alluded to instances where communal needs necessitate some form of order, a social contract, if you will. So, it seems to me a matter of degree and I would go as far as to say that I see you espousing a philosophy of Individualism more than a political theory of governance, at least that's how it seems from my perspective. A good post, my friend - you always challenge the reader to think.
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Thanks, John...
I am not at all opposed to "some form of order, a social contract"--but never at the point of a gun. Always voluntary on the part of the participants.
That is my sole complaint with "presumptive government" as we know it; the egregiously false assumption that some man or group of men have a right to initiate force against me in their rush to "govern" me. Abominable, unbiblical, inherently evil.
The only place for force in society is in defense against criminal aggression.
There is no "social contract." It is a philosophical dead end, and excuse to justify violence, no more.
Hey there friend,
I somehow missed your response a couple of years back...
Very belated "THANK YOU" for your, as always, astute commentary.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Jacob, (because that's the season during which I'm finally responding in 2021)...
I'm still looking forward to one day, God willing, meeting you face to face. :)
😄😇😉
LOL! That reply was so long ago, we were still on the old blockchain! I should probably write a post on the errors in typical social contract theory arguments, but fir all I k ow, there are already three of those in my archive of old content here.
Good to "hear" your voice, my friend.
I run across you both here and on Fakebook from time to time, and greatly appreciate that we have considerable common cause...
FYI, I've been industriously studying and writing about the intersection of anarchy, the church (ecclesia), and the Kingdom of God, having been influenced by concepts from seasteading and from my current project of reading through the New Testament for the first time in the original Greek (which I'm gradually becoming more conversant in).
I would absolutely love to get your feedback/insights on any of the articles I've been publishing, should you have the interest/occasion to offer such. I've also been getting to know and appreciate @paulvp and his Eastern Orthodox perspective on anarchy/thearchy.
Should you be so inclined and have some time, please have a look here:
'The Kingdom of Jesus/God/The Heavens' - My Library Shelf
I would of course be keen to add any of your writings that may be relevant to the "Guest Authors" section of that library shelf; point me to any you think might be a good fit, and I'll also browse your blog to see what I can spot.
Blessings, friend!