That Which Is Seen And That Which Is Not Seen

Download or read book THAT WHICH IS SEEN AND THAT WHICH IS Not Seen written by Frédéric Bastiat and published by . This book was released on 2024-01-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the timeless wisdom of Frédéric Bastiat's economic masterpiece, "That Which is Seen and That Which is Not Seen." This classic treatise on economic clarity and obscurity, presented with annotations and an insightful introduction by Gary Furnell, author of "The Hardest Path is the Easiest: Exploring the Wisdom Literature with Pascal, Burke, Kierkegaard, and Chesterton," now boasts an additional layer of expertise with an insightful foreword by Peter Fenwick, an expert in the Austrian school of economics. This enhanced edition is now available, featuring Gary Furnell's thoughtful additions that breathe fresh life into this important work, making it accessible to a new generation of readers. "That Which is Seen and That Which is Not Seen" is not your typical economics book; it's both witty and enlightening, defying the conventional descriptors of the genre. Frédéric Bastiat understood the power of delivering insights with a persuasively light tone, avoiding the arcane jargon and prolixity often associated with politicians and treasury officials. In economics, as in philosophy, clarity is courtesy, and Bastiat's approach emphasizes plain speech and easily understood examples. His enduring precepts, relevant today as they were one hundred and seventy years ago, encourage readers to foresee the consequences of economic decisions. Reading this classic treatise is not just an exploration of economic principles but also a valuable habit that trains us to anticipate and understand the far-reaching effects of our choices. "That Which is Seen and That Which is Not Seen" is a timeless work that seamlessly combines brevity, levity, and depth. Bastiat's insights remain as impactful and pertinent today as they were during his assessment of the French government's policies and actions in the past. Embrace the opportunity to delve into this enduring masterpiece, enriched by an insightful foreword from Peter Fenwick, and gain valuable insights into economic clarity and foresight.