Faraday
Faith: the acceptance of a scientifically unprovable spiritual concept or religious tenet; related to belief; the behavior by men of Faith demonstrate its influence and motivational power. Not synonymous with confidence, observable fact or scientific certainty; can be argued inductively.
Fiat: authoritative decree. With reference to money, "fiat" refers to currency which is issued arbitrarily by governmental decree, the use of which is required for public and private transactions. "Fiat money" is issued without concern for value; though utilized in contracts, its variability makes equitable settlement difficult.
Freedom: a primordial condition of man before organization into a social structure by whatever impetus and before his recognition of liberty. Not synonymous with liberty.
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a Thinker's Glossary
Non-FictionThis is a volume of words important to libertarian philosophy defined to bring the tenant of this philosophy, individual liberty, clearly into Focus. Homage is paid to a few, but only a few, mostly modern innovators to libertarian philosophy. The gi...