Libertarianism is often thought of as right-wing doctrine. This, however, is mistaken for at least two reasons. First, on social—rather than economic—issues, libertarianism tends to be left-wing.

Is the Libertarian Party conservative or liberal?

Libertarian Party (United States)Libertarian PartyMembership (2021)693,634IdeologyMajority: Libertarianism Laissez-faire Classical liberalism Cultural liberalism Economic liberalism Fiscal conservatism Non-interventionism Factions: Minarchism Anarcho-capitalism Libertarian socialism Paleolibertarianism22 more rows

What is the libertarian philosophy?

Libertarians seek to maximize autonomy and political freedom, emphasizing free association, freedom of choice, individualism and voluntary association. Libertarians share a skepticism of authority and state power, but some libertarians diverge on the scope of their opposition to existing economic and political systems.

Are libertarians against military?

Left-libertarians generally oppose foreign interventions and are usually anti-imperialist while right-libertarians also generally oppose all government foreign aid to other nations. In the United States, the Libertarian Party oppose strategic alliances between the United States and foreign nations.