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It feels like the natural extension of libertarian ideas. "If everyone looks out for themselves, everyone will be looked after" precludes actual reflection, since if something is successful and is not made illegal it's everyone elses problem for not doing the same thing.


Are you thinking of minarchism or anarchism? Libertarianism is a lot broader.


Libertarianism is a political movement whereas you seem to be referring to ethics (since you explicitly reference things which are not illegal). Most ethical systems wouldn’t support this type of behavior though.


You can’t disentangle politics from ethics. They feedback and inform each other.




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