Preface / Michael R. Strain and Stan A. Veuger -- Aristotle on Economics and the Flourishing Life / Harvey C. Mansfield -- Hobbes, Locke, and the Problems of Political Economy / Peter B. Josephson -- Rousseau on Economic Liberty and Human Flourishing / John T. Scott -- Adam Smith and Human...

Democracy is the rule of the people. Exchange is supply and demand. Individualism, agreement, tolerance and choice are the underlying values that make possible the productive collaboration of the market and the state. This book assesses the theories of democracy and exchange of five...