Archive for Leonard P. Liggio
The Relentless Revolution: A History of Capitalism
The eminent UCLA historian Joyce Appleby concludes The Relentless Revolution: A History of Capitalism by referring to the persistent nostalgia for socialism: “As one sufferer from Yugonostalgia explained it, ‘in Yugoslavia people had fun. It was a system for lazy people; if you were good or bad, you still got paid. Now, everything is about [...]
26Oct2011 | Leonard P. Liggio | 2 comments | ContinuedThe Freeman: An Eyewitness View
The Freeman has a long and distinguished history
in the cause of liberty.
The Servile State
Dr. Liggio is Distinguished Senior Scholar of the Institute for Humane Studies, George Mason University. Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953) was indeed an Edwardian Radical as described in John McCarthy’s biography (also published by Liberty Press). The Servile State represented Belloc’s disgust with politics after serving in the House of Commons. He found politicians in control of [...]
1May1996 | Leonard P. Liggio | 0 comments | ContinuedA University with a Future
Professor Liggio is Distinguished Senior Scholar at the Institute for Humane Studies, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia. During recent months, the freedom philosophy has been vindicated in Central and Eastern Europe. However, the coming years will show whether the people in those countries understand how to achieve the benefits of a free and responsible society. [...]
1Jul1990 | Leonard P. Liggio | 0 comments | Continued-
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