Remembering Bastiat
Frédéric Bastiat died on this day 158 years ago. (Dec 24, 1850)
He finished his most famous work “The Law” shortly before he died, and I am re-reading it today in his memory.
He knew that he was dying of tuberculosis when he wrote it, and I think it is intended as the best possible last advice from a very smart man to both his peers and to future generations, that he might affect the world for the better.
It is well written, as poignant today as ever, and I highly recommend it.
If you read only one book by a 19th century French political economist/philosopher this season, read this one:
http://www.fee.org/pdf/books/The_Law.pdf
Frédéric Bastiat
(1801-1850)
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