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In ‘Mortal Peril,’ legal scholar Richard A. Epstein presents a comprehensive critique of the idea that healthcare constitutes an inalienable right. Rather than accepting the premise that government must guarantee universal health coverage, Epstein explores the philosophical and practical implications of treating healthcare as a fundamental entitlement.
Through rigorous legal and economic analysis, Epstein demonstrates how well-intentioned healthcare regulations often produce unintended consequences that harm the very people they aim to help. He argues for a return to market-based solutions and individual choice in medical services, contending that property rights and voluntary exchange provide more efficient and ethical frameworks than government mandates.
The book engages with contemporary healthcare debates while offering historical perspective on how American medicine evolved. Epstein’s libertarian perspective challenges conventional wisdom about social responsibility and government’s role in ensuring access to medical care.
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