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Duke University

A Defense of Natural Liberty - Jerry Gaus, Hayek Lecture Series

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Overview

Explore a thought-provoking lecture on the principle of natural liberty in moral and political philosophy. Delve into Professor Jerry Gaus's defense of this concept, examining its role in moral learning and its advantages for diverse, open societies. Gain insights into empirical research on moral learners' perceptions of liberty-based systems. Investigate how natural liberty helps navigate societal novelty and challenges to traditional liberal political philosophy. Discover the implications of this principle for public reason and ideological diversity in modern political discourse.

Syllabus

Intro
Social Morality
Closure Rules
Closure Rule
Residue Prohibition
Closure Rule of Natural Liberty
Residue Prohibition System
Can People Learn
Can People Teach
Efficient Learning Theory
Experiments
Closure
Russell Hardin
Systems of Natural Liberty
Hayeks Quote

Taught by

Duke University Department of Political Science

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