James M. Buchanan
The Limits of Liberty: Between Anarchy and Leviathan
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226078205
- author:
- James M. Buchanan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University Of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1977
- Pages:
- 221
- Dimensions:
- 22.91 x 15.34 x 1.35 centimetres
- Genre:
- Business, Economics, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Limits of Liberty Between Anarchy and Leviathan by James M. Buchanan This influential work explores two central themes in social philosophy: the nature of the state and its limits. Professor Buchanan offers a groundbreaking approach to understanding how individual freedom is balanced against societal needs. By applying modern economic analysis, Buchanan examines the evolution of social rights from pre-social conditions, shedding light on the conceptual basis of these rights. This thought-provoking study is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of economics, politics, and philosophy. Published by the University of Chicago Press in 1975, this paperback edition remains a valuable contribution to ongoing debates about individual liberty and the role of government.