Common Law Liberalism

In this thought-provoking work, John Hasnas challenges the traditional view of law as solely a tool of government regulation, proposing that common law—a product of unplanned evolution—offers a viable alternative for organizing society. He explores how the decentralized and adaptable nature of common law has historically shaped key legal principles, making it resistant to political manipulation and responsive to societal needs. The book suggests that law, through its natural development, can effectively support a peaceful and prosperous liberal society without broad government intervention.