The Law
The Law
Frédéric Bastiat
Patrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
Charles Koch
Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.
Ron Paul
Great book. - Ron Paul
Changpeng Zhao
This short (only 60+ pages) but timeless [book] is pretty advanced for its time, and it aligns with a lot of my personal philosophy. - Changpeng Zhao
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The Law

The Law: Frederic Bastiat's Timeless Examination of Government and Liberty

Frédéric Bastiat
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Frédéric Bastiat
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In the heart of Frederic Bastiat's seminal work, "The Law," lies a razor-sharp critique of the sprawling reach of government and a passionate defense of individual liberty. Written with the finesse of a philosopher and the insight of an economist, Bastiat dissects the nature and purpose of law in society, arguing vehemently against its perversion to serve ends other than the protection of life, liberty, and property. Through compelling logic and timeless wisdom, Bastiat champions the principles of justice, limited government, and the sanctity of personal freedom, setting the stage for a profound exploration of the relationship between the state and the individual. Bastiat's masterpiece transcends its 19th-century origins, presenting a strikingly relevant discourse on the dangers of overreaching government intervention in the affairs of free men and women. With each page, "The Law" challenges readers to reconsider the role of legislation and its impact on personal freedoms and societal prosperity. Bastiat posits that true progress lies not in the redistribution of wealth or the imposition of state will, but in the unyielding defense of private property rights and voluntary exchange. Engaging and thought-provoking, "The Law" is not merely a critique but a beacon of hope for all who treasure liberty, offering a timeless framework for understanding the pillars upon which a just society must be built.

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Released
1849
14 Nov
Length
44
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Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
Great book. - Ron Paul
This short (only 60+ pages) but timeless [book] is pretty advanced for its time, and it aligns with a lot of my personal philosophy. - Changpeng Zhao
Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.
Socialism, like the ancient ideas from which it springs, confuses the distinction between government and society. As a result of this, every time we object to a thing being done by government, the socialists conclude that we object to its being done at all. We disapprove of state education. Then the socialists say that we are opposed to any education. We object to a state religion. Then the socialists say that we want no religion at all. We object to a state-enforced equality. Then they say that we are against equality. And so on, and so on. It is as if the socialists were to accuse us of not wanting persons to eat because we do not want the state to raise grain.
— Frédéric Bastiat, The Law

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