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Libertarian Science Fiction

Speculative and Fantastic Fiction

Libertarian science fiction is a subgenre of science fiction that focuses on the politics and social order implied by right-libertarian, and especially American libertarian, philosophies, with an emphasis on individualism and private ownership of the means of production, and in some cases on anti-statism and anarcho-capitalism.

Facts
Notable Example
The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein 1
Defining Trait
Focus on the politics and social order implied by right-libertarian philosophies, emphasizing individualism and private ownership of the means of production 1
Sources
1. Libertarian science fiction - Wikipedia
  • Section: Overview, fourth paragraph
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