Question For Henley

He writes:

I think the distinction between “principled” and “pragmatic” libertarianism tends to dissolve. Pragmatism can only exist toward some end, and I think the ends in question will always be grounded in some principle, even if tacitly. You say “Freedom works?” You mean it achieves something. Why is it good that it achieves that?

I don’t believe one can answer THAT question without recourse to principle.

I agree, but what does that have to do with libertarianism? Doesn't the same point apply to every political philosophy?