Constitution of Liberty

Taylor & Francis

The Constitution of LibertyThe Definitive Edition\nAuthor(s): F.A. Hayek, Ronald Hamowy\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415035309, 978-0415035309\nSynopsis\nOriginally published in 1960, The Constitution of Liberty delineates and defends the principles of a free society and traces the origin, rise, and decline of the rule of law. Casting a skeptical eye on the growth of the welfare state, Hayek examines the challenges to freedom posed by an ever expanding government as well as its corrosive effect on the creation, preservation, and utilization of knowledge. \n\nIn distinction to those who confidently 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 polityunder the rule of law and with strong constitutional protections of individual rightsrepresents the best chance f.