Leacock graduated from the university in 1903. Carl Spadoni's discovery of his dissertation — previously thought to be lost, and unread since Leacock defended it — gives readers a unique opportunity to re-examine Leacock's philosophies. 'The Doctrine of Laissez Faire' reveals the early roots of his skepticism about political economy, on which his later works of humour fed. In it, Leacock attempts to demystify the dogmatic opposition to state intervention based on this economic precept.
In his introduction, Spadoni provides the historical background for an intellectual understanding Leacock's thesis. The first part of this book, 'My Recollection of Chicago,' is a short essay by Leacock in which he reminisces on his graduate years at Chicago. The second part comprises his newly unearthed thesis. Together, these two pieces shed new light on one of the major figures of Canadian culture.
Leacock graduated from the university in 1903. Carl Spadoni's discovery of his dissertation — previously thought to be lost, and unread since Leacock defended it — gives readers a unique opportunity to re-examine Leacock's philosophies. 'The Doctrine of Laissez Faire' reveals the early roots of his skepticism about political economy, on which his later works of humour fed. In it, Leacock attempts to demystify the dogmatic opposition to state intervention based on this economic precept.
In his introduction, Spadoni provides the historical background for an intellectual understanding Leacock's thesis. The first part of this book, 'My Recollection of Chicago,' is a short essay by Leacock in which he reminisces on his graduate years at Chicago. The second part comprises his newly unearthed thesis. Together, these two pieces shed new light on one of the major figures of Canadian culture.
My Recollection of Chicago and the Doctrine of Laissez Faire
160
My Recollection of Chicago and the Doctrine of Laissez Faire
160Paperback
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780802081216 |
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| Publisher: | University of Toronto Press |
| Publication date: | 06/28/1998 |
| Series: | Heritage |
| Pages: | 160 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.52(w) x 8.55(h) x 0.54(d) |