The Constitution of Liberty.nfo
General Information
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Title: The Constitution of Liberty
Author: F.A. Hayek, Ronald Hamowy - Edited by
Read By: Mike Chamberlain
Genre: Nonfiction: Politics
Copyright: 1960
Audiobook Copyright: 2019
Publisher: Tantor
Release date: 2019-08-20
Duration: 20 hrs and 7 mins
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Book Description
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From the $700 billion bailout of the banking industry to president Barack Obama's $787 billion stimulus package to the
highly controversial passage of federal health-care reform, conservatives and concerned citizens alike have grown
increasingly fearful of big government.
The Constitution of Liberty is considered Hayek's classic statement on the ideals of freedom and liberty, ideals that he
believes have guided - and must continue to guide - the growth of Western civilization. Here, Hayek defends the
principles of a free society, casting a skeptical eye on the growth of the welfare state and examining 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 opposition to those who 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.
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