Œuvres Complètes de Frédéric Bastiat, tome 5 by Frédéric Bastiat
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Bastiat, Frédéric, 1801-1850
French
"Œuvres Complètes de Frédéric Bastiat, tome 5" by Frédéric Bastiat is a collection of economic pamphlets written in the mid-19th century. The volume focuses on themes of economic freedom, protectionism, and the philosophical underpinnings of property rights. Through his work, Bastiat aims to criticize state intervention and advocate for free exchan...
Council of Agriculture, Manufactures, and Commerce. He engages with his opponents in a conversation that emphasizes the importance of free trade and the ethics surrounding property and justice. Bastiat frames his critique around a hypothetical scenario that exposes the contradictions and moral failings of protectionist legislation, showing how such laws ultimately lead to oppression and unrest. He asserts that when the law itself becomes an instrument of spoliation rather than a protector of rights, it undermines society's foundational principles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Jackson Hall
1 week agoMake no mistake, the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. Absolutely essential reading.
Michelle Nguyen
5 months agoIf you enjoy this genre, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
Barbara Hall
4 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. Simply brilliant.
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Jackson Walker
1 month agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. Simply brilliant.