Why Liberalism Works

This engaging and accessible book by Deirdre Nansen McCloskey advocates for a renewed embrace of Enlightenment ideals, emphasizing their importance in addressing global challenges like poverty and tyranny. Exploring the principles of 18th-century philosophers such as Locke, Smith, Voltaire, and Wollstonecraft, McCloskey demonstrates how liberal values have historically fostered freedom and prosperity. With wit and deep insight, she highlights the positive impact of liberalism on equality and individual thriving, emphasizing the power of ethics, free speech, and facts.