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The limits of state action
Wilhelm von Humboldt · 1792 · 368 pages
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Wilhelm von Humboldt reflects on the appropriate limits of state power and the importance of individual freedom for human development. Written during the Enlightenment, this political essay remains relevant as a classic defense of individual liberties against excessive state interference.
The work articulates the fundamental tension between social order and personal autonomy, offering philosophical foundations that have influenced liberal and libertarian thinkers to this day.
Book details
| Author | Wilhelm von Humboldt |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Limits of State Action |
| Year of publication | 1792 |
| Pages | 368 |
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