Very good article. One idea I've been thinking about is that 'libertarians', in a very broad sense, have a high degree of tolerance for things that are socially perceived as reprehensible without necessarily representing a negative externality, and I think the term 'repugnance' fits really well: Libertarians have a more general tolerance for 'repugnance' in contrast with conservatives and progressives who may have a more selective tolerance to it.
As a (very eclectic) libertarian, it is generally frustrating for me to explain this subjectivity and I never get tired of repeating "the moments in which the principles or rights we assume as universal should be respected the most are the moments in which we least like how others are using them" Of course it might be just another view but I like others to get a right theory of mind about me and maybe other alike.
Very good article. One idea I've been thinking about is that 'libertarians', in a very broad sense, have a high degree of tolerance for things that are socially perceived as reprehensible without necessarily representing a negative externality, and I think the term 'repugnance' fits really well: Libertarians have a more general tolerance for 'repugnance' in contrast with conservatives and progressives who may have a more selective tolerance to it.
As a (very eclectic) libertarian, it is generally frustrating for me to explain this subjectivity and I never get tired of repeating "the moments in which the principles or rights we assume as universal should be respected the most are the moments in which we least like how others are using them" Of course it might be just another view but I like others to get a right theory of mind about me and maybe other alike.
Great article Maia.
Great article. The discipline needs more discourse like this.