The Historical Path to Liberty and Human Progress
The Historical Path to Liberty and Human Progress offers a profound exploration of the institutional, economic, and philosophical foundations that have shaped the modern world. Peter J. Boettke and Rosolino A. Candela delve into the historical processes that have facilitated human flourishing, emphasizing the pivotal role of private property, market institutions, and the rule of law in fostering economic prosperity and social cooperation.
Through a rigorous analysis of comparative historical political economy, the authors examine key themes such as rivalry and institutional evolution, the crises and transformations of liberalism, and the increasing returns to liberty. Drawing from the intellectual traditions of Adam Smith, F. A. Hayek, and Deirdre McCloskey, among others, this book challenges conventional economic narratives and offers a compelling case for the enduring relevance of classical liberal principles.
By integrating insights from political economy, law, and philosophy, The Historical Path to Liberty and Human Progress provides a crucial perspective on the conditions necessary for sustainable human development. It is an essential read for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of liberty and progress in historical context.
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Peter Boettke is a University Professor of Economics and Philosophy at George Mason University, the BB&T Professor for the Study of Capitalism, and the Director of the F.A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Is a member and a former president of Mont Pelerin Society. As a teacher, Boettke is dedicated to cultivating enthusiasm for the economic way of thinking and the importance of economic ideas in future generations of scholars and citizens. He is also now the co-author, along with David Prychitko, of the classic principles of economics texts of Paul Heyne's The Economic Way of Thinking (12th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2009). His efforts in the classroom have earned him a number of distinctions including the Golden Dozen Award for Excellence in Teaching from the College of Arts and Sciences at New York University and the George Mason University Alumni Association's 2009 Faculty Member of the Year award. He is the author of “Living Economics: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” (2013), “The Economic Way of Thinking, (with Paul Heyne [original author] and David Prychitko, preface by Douglass North (2002), “The Battle of Ideas: Economics and the Struggle for a Better World” (2007), among other books.
Edgardo Zablotsky holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago. He is President and full Professor of the University of CEMA, member of the National Academy of Education, the Mont Pelerin Society, and of the Academic Boards of Fundación Libertad y Progreso, Fundación Atlas (Argentina), and Fundación Acton (Argentina). He is the Executive Director of the UCEMA Friedman Hayek Center for the Study of a Free Society. Zablotsky is a distinguished consultant and lecturer in public policy in the educational area; he focuses his interest in two fields of research: non-welfare philanthropy and school choice.