You believe that a society based on voluntary interactions and free from coercion will lead to a more prosperous, peaceful, and just world.
Voluntaryism, also known as voluntarism, is a political philosophy that upholds the principle of voluntary association in society. It advocates for a society where all relations and transactions are based on voluntary, mutual consent rather than coercion or force. Voluntaryists argue that all forms of government intervention and regulation infringe upon individual freedom and should therefore be avoided. They believe that social order can be achieved and maintained through voluntary agreements and contracts among individuals.
The roots of voluntaryism can be traced back to the ideas…
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How might peer pressure influence the choices we make in a society where everything is based on voluntary actions?
@9JS994CIndependent3mos3MO
People might attack or harass you for not supporting something they support.
@9JWJCW33mos3MO
We can't even openly debate about these things without a breakout of an argument. This is ridiculous.
@9JSB3GRIndependent3mos3MO
they work together, because our voluntary actions are impacted by peer pressure.
@9JS8TFZ3mos3MO
Because you might think you might lose a good friend if you don't do it so then you end up doing it.
@9JS7VMX3mos3MO
Peer pressure will always make us choose one way or another, and without any sort of regulation, it would quickly devolve into chaos.
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Do you believe that people would naturally cooperate and help each other without any government enforcing rules?
@9H8VNDQ6mos6MO
Sadly no because many people are selfish especially when there is no law enforcing them to help.
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Those who are good natured will do it without government influence
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I believe that people would naturally cooperate and help others without any government for showing some rules.
I beleive that there would still be organizations for that
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Do you think most people would still follow traffic rules if there were no legal consequences for ignoring them?
@9J3NPNTLibertarian4mos4MO
Some would get ignored while others would remain observed by the masses
@9J54YY64mos4MO
People don't care if they hurt others and no one likes traffic rules. People already ignore most simple ones on a day to day basis.
@9J3NVN64mos4MO
No...I think that knowing that there is a consequence for breaking the law makes people to better make sure that are following the law.
@9J3NP2M4mos4MO
No. There should be rules and consequences for not following them.
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Can you share a time when you or someone you know chose to do the right thing without any external pressure?
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My sister once bought food for a homeless man without questioning it.
@9KN5WM6Independent2mos2MO
Society pressured your sister to give food to the homeless man; she did it to feel good about herself
@9KKQP9XIndependent2mos2MO
Making up my mind about Pro-Choice. I was suoorunded by people who are actively Pro-Life.
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In times of disaster needs, communities always stand up and lend a helping hand.
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Do you believe people are inherently good enough to self-regulate without laws?
@9HGY24S5mos5MO
I think people need laws in order for there to be regulation in our world and economy
@9HGMRPK 5mos5MO
I dont believe there is enough people who could be good without laws.
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The assumption underlying this philosophy is often that individuals, left to their own devices, will generally act in a manner that is peaceful, cooperative, and respectful of others' rights.
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Is a completely voluntary society realistic, or is some level of coercion necessary to maintain order and meet collective needs?
@9HCXNY3Republican6mos6MO
Volunteer I'd increase teams needs government it's said
@9H9HQV7 6mos6MO
No, because it doesn't take into account all of the social problems we have as a society that require some level of law and order.
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In a voluntary society, how would you imagine the needs of those who cannot work, like the elderly or disabled, to be met?
@9HF4NX26mos6MO
I would imagine that the needs of those people could be met by nonprofit groups who would raise money to help care for those people. Their needs could also be met through parts of taxpayer money.
@9HF4KBGRepublican 6mos6MO
Those who cannot work should be taken care of through a combination of taxpayer funded systems and voluntary donation
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How would public goods like roads, education, and healthcare be provided in a society where all transactions are voluntary?
@9H8T5TR6mos6MO
The government should provide these things for free.
Public goods are of philosophical interest because their provision is, to varying degrees, essential to the smooth functioning of society.
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When was the last time you felt a strong emotional reward from a voluntary act, and what made it special?
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I volunteered at a homeless shelter feeding them warm food and offering showers
ermmmm i volunteer for school clubs so is it really voluntary if i need hours
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If you were to offer a voluntary service, what would it be and why do you feel compelled to offer it?
I would help the poor because I have always known how it feels to be poor, and I don't want other people to feel that way.
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I would offer my ability to research history if necessary. I would feel compelled to give it because I believe that learning about the past prevents future mistakes.
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If you had to convince someone to do something beneficial without any authority, how would you approach it?
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Can you share an experience where someone's voluntary act deeply influenced or changed your life?
@9J3X89G 4mos4MO
I do most of my work independently, so this question doesn't apply.
@9HTH7ZZPeace and Freedom5mos5MO
There is a very famous man in China named Lei Feng. He got that name because he lost his own life while helping others. His unrequited dedication made people feel warm. This incident showed me that good deeds do not have to be remembered, nor do they have to be rewarded.
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