Reports & Briefings A Beginner’s Guide to Liberty
| A Beginner’s Guide to Liberty |
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| Written by Richard Wellings, et al. (2009) |
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This short book is an accessible introduction to liberty – one of the key concepts of political and economic thought. It explains why liberty is so important and sets out in clear language the benefits of freeing individuals from big government. The guide consists of ten concise chapters, each focusing on a particular aspect of liberty and written by an expert in the field. The authors show why liberty is essential if people are to lead prosperous and fulfilling lives, and also point to the terrible consequences when politicians and officials get too much power. At a time when our freedom is threatened by a rising tide of government controls, A Beginner’s Guide to Liberty is essential reading. Click here to see a full list of chapters and authors.
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Words of wisdom
"There is no art which one government sooner learns of another than that of draining money from the pockets of the people."
The Wealth of Nations, Book V Chapter II Pt II
"What improves the circumstances of the greater part can never be regarded as an inconveniency to the whole. No society can surely be flourishing and happy, of which the far greater part of the members are poor and miserable."
The Wealth of Nations, Book I Chapter VIII
About the ASI
The Adam Smith Institute is the UK’s leading libertarian think tank. It engineers policies to increase Britain’s economic competitiveness, inject choice into public services, and create a freer, more prosperous society. For more information, click here.
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