F. A. Hayek

The Constitution of Liberty (eBook, ePUB)

The Definitive Edition
Redaktion: Hamowy, Ronald

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Originally published in 1960, The Constitution of Liberty delineates and defends the principles of a free society and traces the origin, rise, and decline of the rule of law. Casting a skeptical eye on the growth of the welfare state, Hayek examines the challenges to freedom posed by an ever expanding government as well as its corrosive effect on the creation, preservation, and utilization of knowledge.

In distinction to those who confidently call for the state to play a greater role in society, Hayek puts forward a nuanced argument for prudence. Guided by this quality, he elegantly demonstrates that a free market system in a democratic polity-under the rule of law and with strong constitutional protections of individual rights-represents the best chance for the continuing existence of liberty.

Striking a balance between skepticism and hope, Hayek's profound insights remain strikingly vital half a century on. This definitive edition of The Constitution of Liberty will give a new generation the opportunity to learn from Hayek's enduring wisdom.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 600
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780429637971
• Artikelnr.: 60032062

Autorenporträt

Ronald Hamowy is Professor of History Emeritus at the University of Alberta, Canada, and affiliate Professor of Economics at George Mason University, USA.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction Part 1: The Value of Freedom 1. Liberty and Liberties 2. The
Creative Powers of a Free Civilization 3. The Common Sense of Progress 4.
Freedom, Reason, and Tradition 5. Responsibility and Freedom 6. Equality,
Value, and Merit 7. Majority Rule 8. Employment and Independence Part 2:
Freedom and the Law 9. Coercion and the State 10. Law, Commands, and Order
11. The Origins of the Rule of Law 12. The American Contribution:
Constitutionalism 13. Liberalism and Administration: The Rechtsstaat 14.
The Safeguards of Individual Liberty 15. Economic Policy and the Rule of
Law 16. The Decline of the Law Part 3: Freedom in the Welfare State 17. The
Decline of Socialism and the Rise of the Welfare State 18. Labor Unions and
Employment 19. Social Security 20. Taxation and Redistribution 21. The
Monetary Framework 22. Housing and Town Planning 23. Agriculture and
Natural Resources 24. Education and Research