Free Education

Author

Matthew Magliacane, St. Mary's University

Publication Date

Spring 2014

Degree Level

B.A.

Program

Honors

First Advisor

Morasch, Nathalie

Second Advisor

Uhlig, Paul

Document Type

Thesis

Medium

Manuscript

Abstract

This honors thesis examines the apparent tension between the demands of individual rights as articulated by Ayn Rand and the human need for education. First, the implications of a right to education are identified and explicated. An argument is then set forth from Rand's principles that the human right to education, insofar as it imposes a duty on individuals to provide an education for others through taxation is without moral justification. Likely objections are articulated and answered throughout the paper.

Recommended Citation

Magliacane, Matthew, "Free Education" (2014). Honors Program Theses and Research Projects. 72.
https://commons.stmarytx.edu/honorstheses/72

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