Principles For A Free Society: Reconciling Individual Liberty With The Common GoodBasic Books, 1998 M10 18 - 384 pages As government budgets come under political fire and free-market ideals spread, the legal and social principles of libertarian thought continue to grow in popularity and relevance. It is particularly timely, then, that Richard Epstein, one of our country's most distinguished legal scholars, here sets out an authoritative set of principles that explains both the uses and the limits of government power. Blending his deep knowledge of classical political theory and legal history with modern economic thought, he considers a wealth of timely topics: the use of norms and customs in setting legal rules; the appropriate spheres for both private and common property for such diverse resources as water and telecommunications; the dark side of altruism in driving collective behavior; and the relative merits of public and private assistance to the poor. Drawing on the work of multiple disciplines, Principles for a Free Society offers a thoroughly realized blueprint to guide us through political conflict in the troubled times ahead. |
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... chapter deals with the interaction of law and social norms in enforcing and defining human relationships . In so doing , I pursue the theme of limited government from a second vantage point : a sound con- ception of their ...
... chapter deals with the interaction of law and social norms in enforcing and defining human relationships . In so doing , I pursue the theme of limited government from a second vantage point : a sound con- ception of their ...
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... chapter 5 , I turn to the question of altruism and redistribution of wealth , long considered laissez - faire's Achilles heel . By voluntary exchanges , A becomes better off only by making B better off . Charity and benevolence are ...
... chapter 5 , I turn to the question of altruism and redistribution of wealth , long considered laissez - faire's Achilles heel . By voluntary exchanges , A becomes better off only by making B better off . Charity and benevolence are ...
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... Chapter 8 explores the connection between the rights created by the legal system and the remedies it confers . Building on chapter 7 , I conclude that the absolute conceptions of private property make sense in most social settings but ...
... Chapter 8 explores the connection between the rights created by the legal system and the remedies it confers . Building on chapter 7 , I conclude that the absolute conceptions of private property make sense in most social settings but ...
Contents
The Utilitarian Connection | 9 |
Social Norms versus Legal Commands | 41 |
Harts Failed Distinction between Legal and Social Norms | 50 |
Copyright | |
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