Vices Are Not Crimes: Book Summary & Analysis
Lysander Spooner
Book summary by Loudly, this is an abridged version of the original title.
Vices Are Not Crimes challenges conventional thinking by arguing that personal vices—acts of self-indulgence or moral weakness—are not crimes punishable by law. This thought-provoking work makes a compelling case for individual liberty, asserting that moral behavior cannot be legislated and that the role of the state should be limited to preventing harm to others. Written in a sharp and logical style, this timeless treatise continues to inspire debates about personal freedom, the role of government, and the ethics of punishment.
Duration - 15m.
Author - Lysander Spooner.
Narrator - David Sterling.
Published Date - Thursday, 23 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Loudly ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Book summary by Loudly, this is an abridged version of the original title. Vices Are Not Crimes challenges conventional thinking by arguing that personal vices—acts of self-indulgence or moral weakness—are not crimes punishable by law. This thought-provoking work makes a compelling case for individual liberty, asserting that moral behavior cannot be legislated and that the role of the state should be limited to preventing harm to others. Written in a sharp and logical style, this timeless treatise continues to inspire debates about personal freedom, the role of government, and the ethics of punishment. Duration - 15m. Author - Lysander Spooner. Narrator - David Sterling. Published Date - Thursday, 23 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Loudly ©.
Language:
English
Vices Are Not Crimes
Duration:00:15:06