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Libertarianism Origin

The claim that libertarianism first emerged as a right-wing movement is false, with roots in radical left anti-statist currents and classical liberal thought.

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Feb 5, 2026

Libertarianism first emerged as a right-wing movement.

The claim that " as a right-wing movement" is false as a historical generalization: the ideas labeled libertarian have roots in both radical left anti‑statist currents (notably Levellers and 19th‑cent...

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Libertarianism first emerged as a right-wing movement.