How to Live and Let Live - The Non-Aggression Principle Explained

The non-aggression principle, based on the idea that everybody has self-ownership, states that no one has the right to initiate force or fraud against another person or their property.

It is a minimal standard of conduct that forbids the initiation of physical force or fraud against another person or their property.

While the idea of self-ownership and natural rights appears in the world’s major religions and can be traced back to ancient philosophers, the term "non-aggression principle" was coined by the libertarian philosopher Ayn Rand.

Foundation for a peaceful and prosperous society is human dignity and autonomy as well as prevention of violence and coercion promoting cooperation and harmony as well as creating wealth and innovation.

You can use the non-aggression principle as a very simple guide for everyday life helping you make clear decisions by respecting yourself and others as well as being responsible and accountable.

The non-aggression principle, derived from various ethical and political theories and stating that no one has the right to initiate violence, is a simple but powerful rule that can help you live a moral and peaceful life.

Find a short article exploring the non-aggression principle here: https://libertarianthinker.medium.com/how-to-live-and-let-live-the-non-aggression-principle-explained-44c7a6eb8f72

Think for yourself and question everything my fellow libertarians!