Explore the compelling history of market freedom in ‘The Invention of Market Freedom’ by Eric MacGilvray. This insightful book, available at The Bookish Owl, investigates how the concept of freedom became intrinsically linked to markets, a notion that was largely absent in pre-modern times. MacGilvray contrasts the dominant market conception of freedom with the republican ideals it supplanted, delving into the ethical foundations and complexities of republican liberty. Discover how the rise of modern market societies transformed and ultimately overshadowed this earlier view. Understanding market freedom as an invention reveals how appeals to freedom can shape and sometimes distort our political thought. Essential reading for those interested in political thought, economics, and intellectual history.