The Law
The Law by Frederic Bastiat is a significant work of political science, first published as a pamphlet in 1850 and now presented in a revised edition by Lulu.com, released on August 23, 2020. This edition features the original French text translated into Modern American English and spans 52 pages. Bastiat articulates a fundamental argument that the law is rooted in inalienable individual rights, a concept that resonates with the principles established by America’s founding fathers and informs contemporary governance.
Readers will find a clear exploration of the relationship between law and individual rights, as well as insights into the historical context of legal and governmental systems. The book delves into themes of history, law, and philosophy, making it a relevant resource for those interested in legal history and the foundations of government. This edition aims to make Bastiat’s ideas accessible to a modern audience while preserving the essence of his original work.
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First published as a pamphlet in 1850, Frederic Bastiat’s The Law is a landmark work of political science. Its simple but powerful argument, that the law derives from inalienable individual rights, anticipated the vision of America’s founding fathers, and ultimately our modern system of government. This revised edition of The Law from Logos Books presents the original French text in Modern American English.
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