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The Freedom Philosophy
The 14 essays in this collection, many of which appeared in The Freeman, constitute an effective overview of various aspects of the classical liberal worldview. It includes two of Leonard Read’s most famous essays, “The Essence of Americanism” and “I, Pencil.” The remaining essays cover four areas of “the freedom philosophy:” economics, politics, morality, and “personal practice.” The essays come from notable 20th century authors as well as Davy Crockett and Frederic Bastiat.
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