About the Society
The Cambridge Libertarian Society promotes individual freedom and liberal thought among students and academics at Cambridge University. We are supporters of private property, the rule of law, free markets and civil liberties.
Learn about Liberty
Libertarianism is a set of related political philosophies that uphold liberty as the highest political end. This includes emphasis on the primacy of individual liberty.
Upcoming Events
Liberty Formal on 13th June 2013 7:30pm
Latest from our Blog
Reclaiming Beveridge
James Atkins argues that William Beveridge was in fact an anti-statist liberal who advocated that vast swathes of the “welfare state” should be provided by private charity.
The only thing worse than a press out of control is a press under control
James Atkins discusses the importance of a free press and criticises Britain’s new system of press licensing.
No Platform for Marine Le Pen – A Response by Cambridge Libertarians
James Root responds to those advocating “No Platform” for Marine Le Pen.
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No Platform for Marine Le Pen – A Response by Cambridge Libertarians
James Root responds to those advocating “No Platform” for Marine Le Pen.
AGM and Handover
On the 5th February, we held our first Annual General Meeting at Queens’ College. We elected our new committee for the year 2013/2014 as well as discussing the future direction of the society. Our minutes from the meeting are now available online.
Talk by Dr Stephen Davies
Dr Stephen Davies came to speak about “Private Provision of Public Goods“. For those who missed the talk, have a look at his article on this topic: The Private Supply of “Public Goods” in Nineteenth Century Britain.