Who are we?

We're a student society at the University of Oxford committed to exploring and promoting liberty.

Libertarians believe quite simply in the maximisation of freedom. This is in marked contrast to the other strands of political ideology in Britain. Have you noticed how the some politicians seem to be in favour of personal freedoms but want to ban mutually beneficial exchanges between consenting adults, whilst others support just the opposite? If you've ever been troubled by this lack of consistency, look no further. We support civil liberties, private property, free markets, the rule of law and limited government in order to promote liberty.

Prior to Michaelmas Term 2008, the society was called the Oxford Hayek Society. You can find out more about our history on the About Us page and in the first edition of our annual journal, the Individualist.

We are affiliated with the Liberty League an organisation and a network for societies across the intellectual and political spectrum, helping to inform, recruit and develop supporters of Liberty.

What do we do?

- Speaker meetings: distinguished academics such as Nobel Laureate F.A. Hayek to public commentators and politicians from the Conservatives to Lib Dems, UKIP and the Libertarians - on economics, political philosophy, current affairs and history.

- Social events: from free champagne receptions to parties, dinners, punting and trips to the pub or cocktail bars with speakers.

People of any political persuasion are more than welcome to attend any of our events free of charge, which are usually followed by questions, a discussion, and drinks.

How do I get involved?

Just come along to one of our free events! If you want to keep up with the details, sign up on our mailing list by entering your email address here:

Attendance at events is free, but we also offer life membership at £10, which has a number of benefits:

• Free copies of The Freeman, the monthly journal of the Foundation for Economic Education, during your course at Oxford
• Discounted entry to the Libertarian Alliance conference, held annually in October
• Free copies of the society’s magazine, the Individualist
• Discounts on our social events, including the Annual Dinner
• Preferential access to seminars and internship opportunities with our think-tank sponsors and donors, including the Adam Smith Institute, the Institute for Economic Affairs and Freedom Alliance
  

Featured Video

Professor Chandran Kukathas - 'The Labour Theory of Justice: A Critique of G.A.Cohen'

Filmed at Christ Church, University of Oxford, on 8th February 2010

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