... a foundation given over to the programmatic and philosophic study of society made up of free and responsible individuals. The value of such studies reflects Mr. Goodrich's understanding of the difficult problems raised in advancing and defending human liberty. These essays examine the meaning given to the concept of liberty in selected periods of Western history. They demonstrate that Western man, in the ... century French thought. France's mercantilist economic system involved massive intrusions of state power into the economy of the country. However, this use of state power was oppose...

• Word Count: 2975
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: Undergraduate