#233: Interview of Eric Daniels on Why Small Government Isn't the Answer (31 July 2013)

Summary: In this 31 July 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Eric Daniels about "Why Small Government Isn't the Answer." Topics discussed include: * The problem with "big government" versus "small government" * The proper debate: individual rights * The two axes of size versus rights * Big government like judicial activism * Three categories of government action * Violating rights versus failing to protect rights * The Founders' view: not size but the proper ends of government * The failure of the Articles of Confederation * 19th century rights violations * The rights of women * Violations of rights by local governments, particularly based on race * The real-life effects of failing to protect rights * Judges riding the circuit, too small criminal justice system * Measuring the size of government * Measuring the growth of government * The problem of the inessential * Skewing the political debate toward anarchism * The appeal to Somalia * The terms "limited government" and "minarchism" * Advice for activists * Eric's new job at LePort Schools For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com