The Mainspring of Human Progress (ebook)

Mises Institute ^ | 1943 | Henry Grady Weaver

[ChildOfThe60s]

It may be argued, and it frequently is, that free com- petition is a ruthless and cruel process. But it is not nearly so ruthless and cruel as the opposite philosophy, which down through the ages has kept the majority of people ill-fed, ill-housed, ill-clothed, embroiled in wars, and dying of famine and pestilence.

[ChildOfThe60s]

My father had us kids read this book over the summer as teenagers. I am grateful that he did, although I considered a minor chore at the time.

This is a free download ebook in EPUB and PDF formats. It is not heavy reading (remember, we read it as teenagers /chuckle)

[PGalt]

Thsnks for posting.

Civilization

Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. The savage’s whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of his tribe. Civilization is the process of setting man free from men.

The precondition of a civilized society is the barring of physical force from social relationships—thus establishing the principle that if men wish to deal with one another, they may do so only by means of reason: by discussion, persuasion and voluntary, uncoerced agreement.

The necessary consequence of man’s right to life is his right to self-defense. In a civilized society, force may be used only in retaliation and only against those who initiate its use.

Ayn Rand

[Rurudyne]

Two sorts of people have read Marx.

Commies read Marx.

Anti-Communist read and understand Marx.

[Basket_of_Deplorables]

Great post!!! Thank you. Will download and read.

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you for posting.