The Law
The Law by Frederic Bastiat, published by Cosimo, Inc. on December 1, 2006, is an insightful exploration of the relationship between law, property rights, and individual freedoms. This edition spans 68 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a concise yet profound examination of Bastiat’s arguments against socialism and his defense of natural law principles.
In this classic work from 1850, Bastiat addresses fundamental questions about the nature of law and its moral implications. He critiques socialism as a form of legal plunder and outlines the essential functions of law in society. Readers will find discussions on topics such as the proper role of government and the interplay between law and morality, making this book a significant contribution to the fields of business and economics.
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French political libertarian and economist CLAUDE FRDRIC BASTIAT (1801-1850) was one of the most eloquent champions of the concept that property rights and individual freedoms flowed from natural law. Here, in this 1850 classic, a powerful refutation of Karl Marx’s Communist Manifesto, published two years earlier, Bastiat discusses: . what is law? . why socialism constitutes legal plunder . the proper function of the law . the law and morality . “the vicious circle of socialism” . the basis for stable government . and more.
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