Self-Interest and Social Order in Classical Liberalism

In "Self-Interest and Social Order in Classical Liberalism," the author challenges the prevalent notion of libertarianism as merely "atomized individualism." Through thorough intellectual assessments of thinkers like Hume, Smith, Hobbes, Butler, Mandeville, and Hutcheson, the book clarifies their nuanced contributions to political philosophy, offering a deeper understanding of self-interest within the context of social order.