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Consequentialist libertarianism refers to the view that libertarian principles should be supported because they lead to favorable consequences, such as prosperity or efficiency.1 It is contrasted to deontological libertarianism, also known as "rights-theorist libertarianism," "natural rights libertarianism," or "libertarian moralism" which considers that libertarian philosophy is good and moral in and of itself, regardless of consequences.23
Unlike deontological libertarians, consequentialist libertarians, do not see initiation of force as inherently immoral. Rather, their position is that political and economic liberty lead to the best consequences in the form of happiness and prosperity. Unlike libertarian moralists, who limit their advocacy to that which does not constitute initiation of force, consequentialists advocate actions and institutions they believe maximize liberty regardless of whether these constitute initiation of force. They are less likely to be anarchists than deontological libertarians.45
Milton Friedman, David D. Friedman, Ludwig von Mises6 and Friedrich Hayek789 are consequentalist libertarians, who use utilitarian consequentialist arguments to justify libertarian philosophies.
Some libertarians may have a conception of libertarianism that is a hybrid of consequentialism and deontology.1
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