Reply to Gottfried

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07/30/2014 Journal of Libertarian Studies Frank van Dun

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In this article, Frank van Dun offers a retort to Paul Gottfried’s critique.

Volume 16, Number 3 (2002)

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van Dun, Frank. “Reply to Gottfried.” Journal of Libertarian Studies 16, No. 3 (2002): 89–91.

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