Freedom and Law

Author: Bruno Leoni
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Publication Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The author seeks to express and clarify what the true meaning of law is within the Western view of freedom above all. It is not merely an existence as a regulation and coercion (although it is called for in the real system to be arranged this way), but its formulation and implementation should be based on more important premises, which has always been a recurring topic in Western democratic theory. As a liberal scholar deeply influenced by the Austrian School of Economics (let's call it that for now), Leoni extensively discusses issues in fields such as political science, economics, and law in this book, avoiding the separation of discussions among them. Instead, he attempts to eliminate the traditional disciplinary boundaries between them and conducts interdisciplinary research to explore how to maintain a balance between personal safety and freedom under law. Additionally, the book's contributions extend to other aspects, such as the analysis of free competitive markets, among others.