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Democracy The God That Failed: The Economics And Politics Of Monarchy, Democracy And Natural Order (Perspectives On Democratic,Used
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The Core Of This Book Is A Systematic Treatment Of The Historic Transformation Of The West From Monarchy To Democracy. Revisionist In Nature, It Reaches The Conclusion That Monarchy Is A Lesser Evil Than Democracy, But Outlines Deficiencies In Both. Its Methodology Is Axiomaticdeductive, Allowing The Writer To Derive Economic And Sociological Theorems, And Then Apply Them To Interpret Historical Events.A Compelling Chapter On Time Preference Describes The Progress Of Civilization As Lowering Time Preferences As Capital Structure Is Built, And Explains How The Interaction Between People Can Lower Time All Around, With Interesting Parallels To The Ricardian Law Of Association. By Focusing On This Transformation, The Author Is Able To Interpret Many Historical Phenomena, Such As Rising Levels Of Crime, Degeneration Of Standards Of Conduct And Morality, And The Growth Of The Megastate. In Underscoring The Deficiencies Of Both Monarchy And Democracy, The Author Demonstrates How These Systems Are Both Inferior To A Natural Order Based On Privateproperty.Hoppe Deconstructs The Classical Liberal Belief In The Possibility Of Limited Government And Calls For An Alignment Of Conservatism And Libertarianism As Natural Allies With Common Goals. He Defends The Proper Role Of The Production Of Defense As Undertaken By Insurance Companies On A Free Market, And Describes The Emergence Of Private Law Among Competing Insurers.Having Established A Natural Order As Superior On Utilitarian Grounds, The Author Goes On To Assess The Prospects For Achieving A Natural Order. Informed By His Analysis Of The Deficiencies Of Social Democracy, And Armed With The Social Theory Of Legitimation, He Forsees Secession As The Likely Future Of The Us And Europe, Resulting In A Multitude Of Region And Citystates. This Book Complements The Author'S Previous Work Defending The Ethics Of Private Property And Natural Order. Democracy The God That Failed Will Be Of Interest To Scholars And Students Of History, Political Economy, And Political Philosophy.
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- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains three hundred four pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is paperback bound, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures five point nine eight inches in length, zero point seven five inches in width, and nine point zero two inches in height.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Hans-Hermann Hoppe, known for his contributions to political philosophy and economics.
- Q: What genre does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under Economic Conditions, focusing on political and economic theories.
- Q: How do I read this book effectively? A: To read this book effectively, take notes on key arguments and engage with the author's analysis of monarchy and democracy.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in political philosophy? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners, as it systematically breaks down complex themes in political and economic systems.
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- Q: Is this book appropriate for a general audience? A: Yes, this book can be appreciated by a general audience interested in the interplay of economics and politics.
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