La route de la servitude

Synopsis of La route de la servitude

Published in 1944, this liberal manifesto by Friedrich A. Hayek denounces the totalitarianisms of the 20th century and warns against the dangers of centralized economic planning. Hayek argues that the erosion of economic freedom inevitably leads to the loss of individual liberties, setting society on a path toward servitude. It remains a seminal work in political and economic theory, advocating for the preservation of individual autonomy against state intervention.