Also from the FEE Library

Let Freedom Reign by Leonard E. Read
One of Leonard Read’s books discussing the morality of free markets and the effects of statism. Read also discusses the philosophy of liberty, the influence of ideas, and the human need for freedom.

Faith of Our Fathers by Mary Sennholz
This collection of essays from The Freeman explores the relationship between the Judeo-Christian tradition and the free society. The topic areas covered include the influence of religious belief on the Founders, the moral and religious sources of the rights of man, and how understanding the spiritual foundations of the free society might help us deal [...]

Selected Essays on Politcal Economy by Frédéric Bastiat
Thirteen masterpieces of eloquent argumentation, still relevant to the issues of our own day: communism, labor unionism, protectionism, government subsidies for the arts, colonialism, the welfare state, the right to employment, and the unseen consequences of government interference with free exchange. With an introduction by F.A. Hayek.

Clichés of Socialism Number 17 by Leonard E. Read
“I’m a middle-of-the-roader.”

Anything That’s Peaceful by Leonard E. Read
The title of this book has become one of the most recognizable shorthand expressions for the fundamental ideas of classical liberalism and free markets. Read, the founder of the Foundation for Economic Education, wrote a number of books and essays over his career, but this is in many ways his summation of his beliefs. He [...]