Federalism vs. State Rights

Federalism vs. State Rights

Introduction

Political theory, as a normative enterprise, inevitably raises perennial questions. The issue of human nature and what can be realistically expected from people is an ongoing debate. What values are important and how they should be prioritized can never be settled in any objective manner. Thus, modern liberalism, libertarianism, and conservatism will always have to revisit these matters. Proponents will come up with new justifications and rationales. Opponents will continue to raise challenges and critiques (Beyme, 1985).

Discussion

Libertarians play an important role in political theory as effective and consistent advocates of negative liberty in ...