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''' | '''John Hospers''' (9 June 1918 - 12 June 2011), an academic philosopher, was the first [[Libertarian]] nominee for the office of [[President of the United States]]. | ||
A friend of [[Ayn Rand]] since 1971, he published his treatise on Libertarian philosophy entitled "[[Libertarianism: A Political Philosophy for Tomorrow]]" in {{Event|year=1971|event=Book|redirect=Libertarianism: A Political Philosophy for Tomorrow}}, and secured the party nomination for president, along with [[Tonie Nathan|Theodora "Tonie" Nathan]] in {{Event|year=1972|event=event=Candidate|notes=U.S. President}}. | |||
At the [[1972 Libertarian National Convention]], Hospers was asked to write a [[The Statement of Principles|statement of principles]] by [[David Nolan]]. After some minor modifications, it passed unanimously. | |||
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John Hospers (9 June 1918 - 12 June 2011), an academic philosopher, was the first Libertarian nominee for the office of President of the United States.
A friend of Ayn Rand since 1971, he published his treatise on Libertarian philosophy entitled "Libertarianism: A Political Philosophy for Tomorrow" in 1971, and secured the party nomination for president, along with Theodora "Tonie" Nathan in 1972.
At the 1972 Libertarian National Convention, Hospers was asked to write a statement of principles by David Nolan. After some minor modifications, it passed unanimously.