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racuna's review against another edition
challenging
informative
medium-paced
4.5
Muy completa exposición de los fundamentos de la libertad humana. A veces un tanto académico más que divulgativo, pero aún así muy recomendable para quienes quieran adentrarse en el tema.
sravan's review against another edition
3.0
Started reading the book to learn about Hayekian economics. I expected the book to be mostly on economic policies as Hayek was an economist, but was surprised to see that the book is a comprehensive analysis of the history and present of liberty. The book is divided into three parts; 1. The Value of Freedom 2. Freedom and Law 3. Freedom in the Welfare State
I found the first two parts difficult to read as I wasn't interested in understanding the history of liberty. The philosophical arguments that Hayek make in the first part are dull and lackluster. The second part is a well researched piece, properly referenced, and is a better read compared to the first. The third part is the most interesting part of the book where Hayek talks about the contemporary issues and the application of liberty in state policies. The inferences and suggestions of Hayek are noteworthy and controversial, and adds life to an otherwise unexciting book.
I found the first two parts difficult to read as I wasn't interested in understanding the history of liberty. The philosophical arguments that Hayek make in the first part are dull and lackluster. The second part is a well researched piece, properly referenced, and is a better read compared to the first. The third part is the most interesting part of the book where Hayek talks about the contemporary issues and the application of liberty in state policies. The inferences and suggestions of Hayek are noteworthy and controversial, and adds life to an otherwise unexciting book.
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