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Libéral classique, farouche défenseur de la liberté sous toutes ses formes, Frédéric Bastiat démontre dans les Sophismes économiques les bienfaits de la liberté et les méfaits de la contrainte dans les échanges économiques. Il va reprendre les arguments les plus communs de ses contradicteurs et en démontrer la tartuferie, n'hésitant pas parfois à les pousser jusqu'à l'absurde.

"La loi c'est la Justice Organisée." Publié en 1850, ce pamphlet resté célèbre définit la loi comme une forme organisée visant à faire obstacle à l'injustice. Il y dénonce notamment les différentes formes de spoliations opérées sous couvert de la loi lorsque celle-ci est pervertie et détournée de sa vraie mission au profit d'une minorité, lorsque la loi, sous l'effet de ce qu'il appelle la spoliation légale, viole les propriétés au lieu de les garantir.

The Law was originally published as a pamphlet in French in 1850 by Frederic Bastiat. It is his most famous work and was written two years after the third French Revolution of 1848. It defines, through development, a just system of laws and then demonstrates how such law facilitates a free society. Bastiat was a French classical liberal theorist, political economist, and member of the French assembly.

Escrito no ano da morte do autor, A lei é um bom diagnóstico da situação da França pós-revolucionária com relação as ideias de lei e justiça promovida por certos filósofos. Para ele, a Lei deve proteger o indivíduo, a liberdade, e a propriedade privada. Infelizmente, essa mesma lei pode ser pervertida e posta a serviço de interesses particulares, tornando-se, então, um instrumento de espoliação. É dessa maneira que Bastiat analisa o funcionamento do Estado, esta "grande ficção através da qual todos se esforçam para viver às custas dos demais".

First published as a pamphlet in 1850 in response to the socialist-communist plans and ideas being adopted in France at that time, The Law remains equally relevant today, as the same ideas are now sweeping America.

Dive into Bastiats compelling essays where he passionately argues that the primary role of government is to protect our fundamental rights life, liberty, and property. He highlights the dangers of laws that endorse socialist policies, which undermine these essential rights and distort the very principles of justice and freedom. Join us on this enlightening journey as we unpack Bastiats insights into the intricate connections between law, government, and individual liberty. (Introduction by Wikipedia)This show includes AI-generated content.

In Capital and Interest, Frédéric Bastiat, a renowned 19th-century French economist and statesman, takes a bold stand against the rise of socialist ideology that emerged after the French Revolution. Through his insightful essays, he addresses fundamental questions that continue to resonate today Who should control the money? How is wealth created, and how should it be shared among society? Bastiat challenges the common notion that capital should be easily accessible without repayment, and that interest is simply usury. He argues that capital arises from savings, which facilitate borrowing ...

In Sophisms of the Protectionists, Bastiat reveals the deceptive tactics employed by protectionists to mislead the public. With his sharp reasoning and persuasive style, he expertly dismantles the flawed arguments that support industry protectionism, shedding light on the detrimental effects this has on consumers and society at large. Join us as we delve into Bastiats compelling critique, which not only challenges conventional thinking but also advocates for a freer market that benefits everyone. (Summary by Katie Riley)This show includes AI-generated content.

"The Law", Bastiat's most famous work, argues that the purpose of the law is the protection of individual rights, and that when governments adopt policies favoring particular industries or groups, the law becomes an instrument of injustice and oppression.

Bastiat considers the value of a broken window in promoting industry; the value of armies, public works, and government credit guarantees in increasing employment; the danger that better machinery poses to employment; the use of tariffs to protect industry, and other economic fallacies.

Este clásico escrito por el economista y legislador francés Frédéric Bastiat, publicado en 1850, se centra en los principios del derecho y la economía, abogando por la justicia, la libertad y la propiedad privada como pilares esenciales para una sociedad próspera. La obra surge en un contexto de intensos debates políticos y económicos en Francia. Durante el siglo XIX, Europa experimentaba grandes transformaciones debido a la Revolución Industrial, el ascenso del capitalismo, y los movimientos sociales y políticos que buscaban redefinir las estructuras de poder y la distribución de la riqueza.

"The Law" by Frédéric Bastiat is a seminal work in political philosophy and economics, offering a robust defense of individual liberty and property rights against the encroachments of government.

Frédéric Bastiat uważany jest za jednego z prekursorów austriackiej szkoły ekonomii. W swoich pracach za pośrednictwem prostych do zrozumienia przykładów analizował i krytykował poglądy socjalistów oraz społecznie szkodliwe mechanizmy funkcjonowania gospodarki. Publikacja "Rząd" skupia się na zdefiniowaniu oraz wyjaśnieniu sposobów działania tytułowego organu władzy. Nie brakuje w niej charakterystycznej dla Bastiata ironii i precyzyjnego wskazywania absurdów na stałe goszczących w systemie politycznym.

Frédéric Bastiat zapisał się w historii jako wolnorynkowy ekonomista, który w prosty, ale dobitny sposób obnażał rozwiązania gospodarcze proponowane przez socjalistów. Jego publikacje cechuje specyficzny styl wypowiedzi okraszony ironią i prostymi przykładami, dzięki czemu działają one nawet na wyobraźnię osób niezaznajomionych z mechanizmami działania makroekonomii. Audiobook "To, co widzialne i to, czego nie widać" to jedna z najbardziej znanych prac autora, skupiająca się na wyszczególnieniu i opisaniu w obrazowy sposób głębokich błędów myślowych dotyczących ekonomii.

Explore the intricate dynamics of justice, authority, and societal order through a range of captivating narratives. This collection delves into the complex relationships between individuals and the structures that govern them, raising questions about morality, equity, and the role of law in shaping human behavior. Each week, this podcast presents a different complete audiobook that offers a fresh perspective on these enduring themes, spanning diverse time periods and literary styles. Whether you seek to gain new insights, challenge your thinking, or simply enjoy engaging stories, this series ...

Frédéric Bastiat was an early 19th century French economist/statesman whose common sense essays tried to battle the rise of socialist ideology after the French revolution, where provisional governments were rivaling each other for power. Of central concern was who should control the money. How is wealth created? How should it be divided amongst the people? What services should government provide? Same questions we are asking now.

Escrita no ano da morte do autor, esta obra diagnostica a França pós-revolucionária, no tocante às ideias de lei e justiça defendidas por certos filósofos. Apesar de datar de mais de 160 anos, a temática exposta neste audiolivro permanece profundamente atual.

The Liberty Collection includes: "The Law" by Frederic Bastiat (1 hour 20 minutes). Bastiat (bawst ya) (1801-1850) was an economist, a member of the French assembly and an influential libertarian speaker and writer. "The Law", Bastiat's most famous work, argues that the purpose of the law is the protection of individual rights, and that when governments adopt policies favoring particular industries or groups, the law becomes an instrument of injustice and oppression.

"The law perverted! The law—and, in its wake, all the collective forces of the nation. The law, I say, not only diverted from its proper direction, but made to pursue one entirely contrary! The law becomes the tool of every kind of avarice, instead of being its check! The law guilty of that very inequity which it was its mission to punish! Truly, this is a serious fact, if it exists, and one to which I feel bound to call the attention of my fellow-citizens." —Frédéric Bastiat

Bastiat speaks with the greatest force to the highest order of intellects. At the same time, he is almost the only Political Economist whose style is brilliant and fascinating, whilst his irresistible logic is relieved by sallies of wit and humour which make his Sophismes as amusing as a novel. - Summary by Richard CobdenThis show includes AI-generated content.