The Constitution of Liberty
by F. A. Hayek
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Book Reviews of The Constitution of Liberty
Book Review: Individual Freedom
Summary: 5 Stars
Frederich August Hayek
"Perhaps the fact that we have seen millions voting themselves into complete dependence on a tyrant has made our generation understand that to choose one's government is not necessarily to secure freedom."
"Freedom granted only when it is known beforehand that its effects will be beneficial is not freedom."
"If most people are not willing to see the difficulty, this is mainly because, consciously or unconsciously, they assume that it will be they who will settle these questions for the others, and because they are convinced of their own capacity to do this justly and equitably."
Book Review: The greatest political philosophy book of the 20th century
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the most consistent level headed book of political philosophy I have read. The first section in particular has a new fascinating idea on almost every page. Hayek was not a libertarian. His thought allowed a fair amount of elbow room for public policy as the third section will show. I also found his postscript "Why I'm not a conservative" very interesting.Book Review: Foundation for Margaret Thatcher's policies
Summary: 5 Stars
There is a great story of Margaret Thatcher throwing this book down on the table at an economic policy meeting and saying "This is what we believe". Great chapters on how democracy can't exist with coercion; how the "idle rich", though oft bally-hooed are really the driving force behind the great museums, art, and sports that the general public enjoy today.Book Review: What Else Can Be Said
Summary: 5 Stars
Hayek was arguably the key intellectual force in the twentieth century. Long after Keynes is relegated to the dustbin of forgotten scribblers, Hayek will shine. This is his most important work. Read it carefully. He lays out the fundamental arguments for limited government.Book Review: Why Hayek is so Historically Correct!
Summary: 5 Stars
One should read Diamond's historical text "Guns, Germs, and Steel" to understand why thorough the anchaint history of man's developement, Liberty and individualism resulted in the progress of civilization. Read both books similtaneously!skiplem