Murray Rothbard and reading selection

[Cheeze]

I have heard nothing but praise about Murray Rothbard among several other great thinkers. I want to read many of his works but there is so much I don't know where to start! Does anyone know of a good order in which to read his work or are there others that should be read to compliment his thoughts along the way? I am just starting to get into the heavy philosophy of liberty and a free society. I see our argument for less government stretches well beyond the simple idea of self preservation. It is a school of thought that is crucial, I believe, to the advancement of society and humanity and I just want to understand my world to the best of my ability. Thanks for any input!

[BuddyRey]

For a New Liberty: The Libertarian Manifesto was my first Rothbard book, and it's still my favorite!

Ethics of Liberty is great too, but it's a bit academic, and he uses many Latin terms that I had to look up.

[BuddyRey]

Oh, and if you're looking for one of his books that deals specifically with economics and not just general Anarcho-Capitalist/libertarian theory, What Has Government Done to Our Money? and The Case for a 100% Gold Dollar are supposed to be excellent primers.

[RedStripe]

Look up Anatomy of the State is a good essay.

[Erazmus]

Look up Anatomy of the State is a good essay.

Yes, Anatomy of the State is a terrific read, and a quick one. It's actually a great follow up to The Law by Bastiat. Then I would recommend Our Enemy The State by Albert Jay Nock.

I know the OP was asking just about Rothbard material, but I never can resist throwing other stuff out there. ;) As another poster said, For A New Liberty, imo is a must.

*edit* I am currently reading History of Money and Banking in the US.

[muzzled dogg]

For a New Liberty: The Libertarian Manifesto was my first Rothbard book, and it's still my favorite!



yep

free audiobook download at mises

[Erazmus]

You may also find this useful.

Murray Rothbard’s Favorite Books (http://www.lewrockwell.com/gordon/gordon25.html)

[Cheeze]

Thanks for all the suggestions. And I can't believe all these books and papers are free at mises.org. I feel like I just won some kind prize! There is much reading and learning to be done.

[awake]

The best things in life are free. That always includes the truth since not many actually value it.

[mediahasyou]

For a New Liberty: The Libertarian Manifesto was my first Rothbard book, and it's still my favorite!

For a New Liberty by Murray Rothbard:

[PDF] http://mises.org/rothbard/foranewlb.pdf
[ONLINE] http://mises.org/rothbard/newlibertywhole.asp
[AUDIO] http://mises.org/media.aspx?action=category&ID=87
[BUY IT ON AMAZON] http://www.amazon.com/New-Liberty-Libertar...o/dp/0930073029

[BuddyRey]

For a New Liberty by Murray Rothbard:

[PDF] http://mises.org/rothbard/foranewlb.pdf
[ONLINE] http://mises.org/rothbard/newlibertywhole.asp
[AUDIO] http://mises.org/media.aspx?action=category&ID=87
[BUY IT ON AMAZON] http://www.amazon.com/New-Liberty-Libertar...o/dp/0930073029

Bingo!

I cut my teeth on the audiobook version. Now, even when I read Rothbard, I hear the voice of Jeff Riggenbach! :D

[torchbearer]

not to thread jack- but you guys may have good insight on this question.
would the book "Human Action" be a good read for a sociologist?

[Nate]

Bingo!

I cut my teeth on the audiobook version. Now, even when I read Rothbard, I hear the voice of Jeff Riggenbach! :D

HAHA, same here. Even though I've heard Murray's voice on all kinds of audio clips & videos I still hear Riggenbach's dulcet tones when I read his books.

[BuddyRey]

HAHA, same here. Even though I've heard Murray's voice on all kinds of audio clips & videos I still hear Riggenbach's dulcet tones when I read his books.

Yeah, in real life Murray sounded quite a bit like Dr. Marvin Monroe from The Simpsons, at least to my ear.