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Samuel Edward Konkin III Revolutionary Friend
The unique and rambunctious Samuel Edward Konkin III (SEK3) should be a beacon to anyone who lives freedom and knows the rollicking joy of intellectual heresy. Restoring him to prominence is a matter of simple justice. Wendy McElroy's intimate memoir of her old friend allows us to meet the irrepressible SEK3 as a man and to explore the philosophy of Agorism that he created. Without obscuring his flaws, SEK3 is introduced to readers through the roles he most a trusted friend, a mentor, an SF fan, an erudite and original thinker. Meet one of the most remarkable people that freedom has produced.
190 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 20, 2024
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Wendy McElroy
68 books46 followersWendy McElroy is a Canadian individualist feminist and anarcho-capitalist.
Among feminists, she identifies herself as being sex-positive: defending the availability of pornography and condemning anti-pornography feminism campaigns. She has also voiced criticism of sexual harassment policies, particularly the zero-tolerance policies common to grade schools, which she considers to be "far too broad and vague" and lacking the sound research necessary to guide responsible policy-making decisions.
In explaining her position in regard to capitalism, she says she has a "marked personal preference for capitalism as the most productive, fair and sensible economic system on the face of the earth," but also recognizes that the free market permits other kinds of systems as well. She says what she wants for society is "not necessarily a capitalistic arrangement but a free market system in which everyone can make the peaceful choices they wish with their own bodies and labor." Therefore, she does not call herself a capitalist but someone for a "free market."
(This description is taken from Wikipedia.)
Among feminists, she identifies herself as being sex-positive: defending the availability of pornography and condemning anti-pornography feminism campaigns. She has also voiced criticism of sexual harassment policies, particularly the zero-tolerance policies common to grade schools, which she considers to be "far too broad and vague" and lacking the sound research necessary to guide responsible policy-making decisions.
In explaining her position in regard to capitalism, she says she has a "marked personal preference for capitalism as the most productive, fair and sensible economic system on the face of the earth," but also recognizes that the free market permits other kinds of systems as well. She says what she wants for society is "not necessarily a capitalistic arrangement but a free market system in which everyone can make the peaceful choices they wish with their own bodies and labor." Therefore, she does not call herself a capitalist but someone for a "free market."
(This description is taken from Wikipedia.)
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April 15, 2025
Title: Samuel Edward Konkin III Revolutionary Friend by Wendy McElroy
Rating: 5 Stars
Summary: This book is part biography and part exploration of agorism. It covers the man and his philosophy through various subjects.
Strengths: Rather than just presenting a straight biography, this book blends Konkin's journey with the development of Agorism as a philosophy. The chapters on Science Fiction and Intellectual property were especially interesting.
Weaknesses: Despite having a chapter dedicated to the "Great SEK3 Rothbard Divide," the points/counterpoints between Rothbard and SEK3 are present throughout the book. At times, it felt like the author was meandering too far into their relationship and away from the point they were trying to make.
Recommendation: Anyone interested in Agorism and SEK3 but has a basic understanding of the philosophy and history of libertarianism.
Rating: 5 Stars
Summary: This book is part biography and part exploration of agorism. It covers the man and his philosophy through various subjects.
Strengths: Rather than just presenting a straight biography, this book blends Konkin's journey with the development of Agorism as a philosophy. The chapters on Science Fiction and Intellectual property were especially interesting.
Weaknesses: Despite having a chapter dedicated to the "Great SEK3 Rothbard Divide," the points/counterpoints between Rothbard and SEK3 are present throughout the book. At times, it felt like the author was meandering too far into their relationship and away from the point they were trying to make.
Recommendation: Anyone interested in Agorism and SEK3 but has a basic understanding of the philosophy and history of libertarianism.
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