The Law

Frédéric Bastiat

• Essays
• Book language: English
• 58 pages

The Law is a classic essay by the French economist Frédéric Bastiat, first published in 1850. It argues that the purpose of law is to protect each person's life, liberty, and property, and warns how law can be turned into an instrument of legal plunder. Listeners will find a clear, thought-provoking case for limited government and individual rights.

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