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The Marx-Engels Reader - Thryft
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Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Robert C. Tucker  | W. W. Norton & Company

The Marx-Engels Reader

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The Marx-Engels Reader could be a good read for those interested in Marxist philosophy and ideology. This comprehensive anthology offers a range of works by Marx and Engels, providing insight into their key ideas and principles. Readers will appreciate the clarity and accessibility of the writing, making it a useful introduction for anyone interested in Marxist theory.
Common Sense - And Rights of Man : Bold-faced Thoughts on Revolution, Reason, and Personal Freedom - Thryft
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Laura Ross, Thomas Paine  | Union Square & Co.

Common Sense - And Rights of Man : Bold-faced Thoughts on Revolution, Reason, and Personal Freedom

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The newest entry in our popular “Bold-faced” series offers an innovative reading of Thomas Paine's two most influential essays. Readers will find inspiration in this unique edition, which features the authoritative text of Paine's works, highlighted important passages, an introduction that examines his concepts from today's perspective, and writing exercises with lined pages.
The Communist Manifesto - Thryft
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Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels  | Penguin Books Uk

The Communist Manifesto

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Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.
On Liberty - Thryft
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John Stuart Mill | Penguin Uk

On Liberty

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In one of the most influential philosophical works ever writer, John Stuart Mill explores the risks and responsibilities of liberty. Examining the tyranny that can come both from government and from the herd-like opinion of the majority, Mill proposes a freedom to think, unite, and pursue our pleasures as the most important freedoms, as long as we cause no harm to others. GREAT IDEAS. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
Anarchist Communism - Thryft
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Pyotr Kropotkin | Penguin Books

Anarchist Communism

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The humane yet devastating critique of how modern society is organized with the brutal few clinging onto their wealth and privileges at the expense of the manyPeter Kropotkin's anarchist texts had a fundamental impact on 19th and 20th century radicals of all kinds. These essays from T he Conquest of Bread are bravura examples of his optimistic and angry vision of a world in which the just actions of the many can destroy the grip of the few.Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives--and upended them. Now Penguin brings you a new set of the acclaimed Great Ideas, a curated library of selections from the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
The Road to Serfdom - Thryft
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Milton Friedman, Friedrich A. Hayek  | University Of Chicago Press

The Road to Serfdom

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The Road to Serfdom is a must-read for anyone interested in political philosophy, intellectual and cultural history, and economics. This book explores the dangers of state control over the means of production, and how the collectivist idea of empowering government with increasing economic control would inevitably lead not to utopia but to the horrors of Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. F.A. Hayek's timeless meditation on the relation between individual liberty and government authority is an arresting call to all well-intentioned planners and socialists, democrat and liberal at heart to stop, look and listen.
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Adam Smith | Penguin Uk

The Invisible Hand

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Adam Smith’s landmark treatise on the free market paved the way for modern capitalism, arguing that competition is the engine of a productive society, and that self-interest will eventually come to enrich the whole community, as if by an ‘invisible hand’. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves – and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives – and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
A Theory of Justice - Thryft
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John Rawls | Belknap Press/harvard University Press (cambridge)

A Theory of Justice

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Since it appeared in 1971, John Rawls's A Theory of Justice has become a classic. The author has now revised the original edition to clear up a number of difficulties he and others have found in the original book.Rawls aims to express an essential part of the common core of the democratic tradition - justice as fairness - and to provide an alternative to utilitarianism, which had dominated the Anglo-Saxon tradition of political thought since the nineteenth century. Rawls substitutes the ideal of the social contract as a more satisfactory account of the basic rights and liberties of citizens as free and equal persons. "Each person," writes Rawls, "possesses an inviolability founded on justice that even the welfare of society as a whole cannot override." Advancing the ideas of Rousseau, Kant, Emerson, and Lincoln, Rawls's theory is as powerful today as it was when first published.
Locke: Two Treatises of Government Student edition - Thryft
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John Locke | Cambridge University Press

Locke: Two Treatises of Government Student edition

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This is a new revised version of Dr. Laslett's standard edition of Two Treatises. First published in 1960, and based on an analysis of the whole body of Locke's publications, writings, and papers. The Introduction and text have been revised to incorporate references to recent scholarship since the second edition and the bibliography has been updated.
Age of Uncertainty - Thryft
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John Kenneth Galbraith | André Deutsch / Bbc

Age of Uncertainty

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Based on a BBC television series scheduled for release in 1977.
The Theory of the Leisure Class - Thryft
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Thorstein Veblen, Robert Lekachman  | Penguin Classics

The Theory of the Leisure Class

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the roots of our modern consumer culture. The author's wit and insight make for an entertaining and thought-provoking journey, as he takes on some of the most deeply held assumptions about our economy and society. Readers will come away with a new perspective on the ways in which we measure success, and the often hidden costs of our quest for status and luxury.
The Communist Manifesto - Thryft
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Friedrich Engels, Karl Marx, Samuel Moore  | Penguin Classics

The Communist Manifesto

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Recommendation: This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding political theories and ideologies. Marx and Engels's "Communist Manifesto" presents a clear and concise argument for the necessity of a worker-led revolution. The book's most distinctive feature is its call to the proletariat to unite and overthrow the ruling class. Though controversial, this book remains a seminal work of political thought.
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism - Thryft
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Max Weber, Talcott Parsons, Anthony Giddens  | Routledge

The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism

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This book examines the relationship between Protestantism and capitalism with strong historical evidence. Its systematic approach makes it a must-read for anyone interested in economics and religion. The book provides a foundation for understanding modern capitalism and how it evolved from religious beliefs.
The Open Society and Its Enemies: The Spell of Plato
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Karl Popper | Routledge (routledge Classics)

The Open Society and Its Enemies: The Spell of Plato

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If you're intrigued by political philosophy and cherish democratic principles, Popper's "The Open Society and Its Enemies" will resonate deeply. Against the backdrop of WWII, it's a thought-provoking exploration of how societal structures can impact our freedoms. Popper critiques historical philosophers while fearlessly defending democratic ideals—a crucial read for anyone invested in the underpinnings of free societies.
In Praise of Idleness : And Other Essays - Thryft
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Howard Woodhouse, Anthony Gottlieb, Bertrand Russell  | Atlantic Books

In Praise of Idleness : And Other Essays

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Intolerance and bigotry lie at the heart of all human suffering. So claims Bertrand Russell at the outset of In Praise of Idleness, a collection of essays in which he espouses the virtues of cool reflection and free inquiry; a voice of calm in a world of maddening unreason. From a devastating critique of the ancestry of fascism to a vehement defense of 'useless' knowledge, with consideration given to everything from insect pests to the human soul, this is a tour de force that only Bertrand Russell could perform.
Economic And Philosophic Manuscripts Of 1844 - Thryft
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Karl Marx, Dirk J. Struik  | Intl Pub

Economic And Philosophic Manuscripts Of 1844

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Recommendation: This book could be a good read for someone interested in the core principles of Marxist communism. The Economic And Philosophic Manuscripts Of 1844 explains Marx's theories on labor, alienation, and exploitation in the context of capitalist society. The most unique and distinctive feature of the book is its critical analysis of the capitalist system's effects on society and how it perpetuates inequality. Readers who enjoy political philosophy or are interested in alternative economic systems would find this book worthwhile.
The Communist Manifesto: Popular Penguins - Thryft
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Karl Marx | Penguin Books

The Communist Manifesto: Popular Penguins

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The Communist Manifesto changed the face of the twentieth century beyond recognition, inspiring millions to revolution, forming the basis of political systems that still dominate countless lives and continuing to ignite violent debate about class and capitalism today.
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit - Thryft
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Max Weber, R.H. Tawney, Talcott Parsons  | Dover Publications

The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit

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The Protestant ethic — a moral code stressing hard work, rigorous self-discipline, and the organization of one's life in the service of God — was made famous by sociologist and political economist Max Weber. In this brilliant study (his best-known and most controversial), he opposes the Marxist concept of dialectical materialism and its view that change takes place through "the struggle of opposites." Instead, he relates the rise of a capitalist economy to the Puritan determination to work out anxiety over salvation or damnation by performing good deeds — an effort that ultimately discouraged belief in predestination and encouraged capitalism. Weber's classic study has long been required reading in college and advanced high school social studies classrooms.
An Inquiry Into The Nature And Causes Of The Wealth Of Nations - Thryft
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A.S. Skinner, R.H. Campbell, Adam Smith  | Liberty Fund

An Inquiry Into The Nature And Causes Of The Wealth Of Nations

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First published in 1776, the year in which the American Revolution officially began, Smith’s Wealth of Nations sparked a revolution of its own. In it Smith analyzes the major elements of political economy, from market pricing and the division of labor to monetary, tax, trade, and other government policies that affect economic behavior. Throughout he offers seminal arguments for free trade, free markets, and limited government.Criticizing mercantilists who sought to use the state to increase their nations’ supply of precious metals, Smith points out that a nation’s wealth should be measured by the well-being of its people. Prosperity in turn requires voluntary exchange of goods in a peaceful, well-ordered market. How to establish and maintain such markets? For Smith the answer lay in man’s social instincts, which government may encourage by upholding social standards of decency, honesty, and virtue, but which government undermines when it unduly interferes with the intrinsically private functions of production and exchange.
The Marx-Engels Reader - Thryft
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Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Robert C. Tucker  | W. W. Norton & Company

The Marx-Engels Reader

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The Marx-Engels Reader is a must-read for anyone interested in Marxist thought and ideology. This anthology contains the most essential writings of Marx and Engels that provide a detailed understanding of historical materialism, the labor theory of value, and socialism. The book is a great resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in political theory.
On Liberty and Other Essays - Thryft
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John Gray, John Stuart Mill  | Oxford University Press

On Liberty and Other Essays

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Collected here in a single volume for the first time are John Stuart Mill's On Liberty, Utilitarianism, Considerations on Representative Governmen t, and The Subjection of Women . These essays show Mill applying his liberal utilitarian philosophy to a range of issues that remain vitaltoday--the nature of ethics, the scope and limits of individual liberty, the merits of and costs of democratic government, and the place of women in society. In his Introduction John Gray describes these essays as applications of Mill's doctrine of the Art of Life , as set out in A System ofLogic . Using the resources of recent scholarship, he shows Mill's work to be far richer and subtler than traditional interpretations allow.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expertintroductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
The Theory of Money and Credit - Thryft
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H.E. Batson, Ludwig von Mises  | Liberty Fund

The Theory of Money and Credit

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The Theory of Money and Credit is a foundational work that integrated monetary theory into the main body of economic analysis for the first time. The book presents a new monetary theory of the trade cycle that challenges all previous trade-cycle theories. It provides fresh, new insights into the nature of money and its role in the economy, making it a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the economics of money and credit.
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism - Thryft
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Max Weber, Talcott Parsons, Anthony Giddens  | Routledge

The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism

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Max Weber's best-known and most controversial work, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism , first published in 1904, remains to this day a powerful and fascinating read. Weber's highly accessible style is just one of many reasons for his continuing popularity. The book contends that the Protestant ethic made possible and encouraged the development of capitalism in the West. Widely considered as the most informed work ever written on the social effects of advanced capitalism, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism holds its own as one of the most significant books of the twentieth century. The book is one of those rare works of scholarship which no informed citizen can afford to ignore.
Mainspring of Human Progress - Thryft
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Henry Grady Weaver | Foundation For Economic Education

Mainspring of Human Progress

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Mainspring of Human Progress is a book that explores the history of human progress, particularly in the area of food production. It delves into the factors that have led to the eradication of hunger in modern times and takes the reader on an investigative journey to understand the mechanisms that make it possible. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in the history of human development, as it offers a fresh, in-depth perspective on the topic.
The Wealth of Nations - Thryft
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Adam Smith, Alan B. Krueger  | Bantam Classics

The Wealth of Nations

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The Wealth of Nations is a must-read for anyone interested in economics and how our economy functions today. Adam Smith's ideas about free trade and the power of the individual are as relevant today as they were in 1776. The book provides valuable insights into the creation and distribution of wealth that are essential to understanding the world we live in. Smith's witty and highly readable writing style make this seminal work an enjoyable and thought-provoking read.
The Division of Labor in Society - Thryft
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Émile Durkheim, George Simpson  | Digireads.com

The Division of Labor in Society

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Émile Durkheim is often referred to as the father of sociology. Along with Karl Marx and Max Weber he was a principal architect of modern social science and whose contribution helped established it as an academic discipline. "The Division of Labor in Society", published in 1893, was his first major contribution to the field and arguably one his most important. In this work Durkheim discusses the construction of social order in modern societies, which he argues arises out of two essential forms of solidarity, mechanical and organic. Durkheim further examines how this social order has changed over time from more primitive societies to advanced industrial ones. Unlike Marx, Durkheim does not argue that class conflict is inherent to the modern Capitalistic society. The division of labor is an essential component to the practice of the modern capitalistic system due to the increased economic efficiency that can arise out of specialization; however Durkheim acknowledges that increased specialization does not serve all interests equally well. This important and foundational work is a must read for all students of sociology and economic philosophy.
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Anthony Giddens, Max Weber, Talcott Parsons  | Routledge

The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism

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This book is ideal for those interested in sociology, religion, and economics. Max Weber's analysis of the Protestant work ethic and its impact on the rise of capitalism remains a classic and thought-provoking read. Through thorough research and analysis, Weber provides a unique perspective on the connections between religion, culture, and economic systems. Readers will appreciate Weber's clear writing style and powerful sociological insights.
A Theory of Justice : Original Edition - Thryft
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John Rawls | Belknap Press: An Imprint Of Harvard University Press

A Theory of Justice : Original Edition

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A must-read for scholars of political theory. Rawls's theory of "justice as fairness" is a powerful alternative to utilitarianism, advocating for the inviolability of basic rights and liberties of citizens. This original edition, though not the definitive statement of Rawls's view, is still widely referenced and a must-read for serious students of Rawls's work.

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At Thryft, our Economics collection opens up pathways to understanding complex economic theories and real-world applications. Whether you’re interested in microeconomics, macroeconomics, or behavioural economics, our carefully curated selection is designed to enrich your knowledge. Discover works from Nobel laureates and renowned economists that are essential for students, professionals, and enthusiasts who crave a deeper understanding of the economy.