csekavec Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I could write a novel to sing the praises of this novel. Instead I'll say these things. The novel describes a physicist in born and raised in an anarchic society and his struggles, loves, successes, failures, tribulations. All this in the dual context of the anarchy he is from and the statism he endures during his travels. It comes from the an-soc perspective not an-cap but as you shall read it is not a flaw. It addresses liberty topics like how are the roads built, how is scarcity managed, how family function, how is trade production done, innovation and research, public welfare, and the huge effect of ostracism in a free society. Philosophically it is not a perfect work. There are flaws. But if you have not read it you are in for a real treat. And because it is written as a popular book it introduces hard liberty topics in a great way. Give it to your friends as a liberty icebreaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosencrantz Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Le Guin is a fantastic writer. When it comes to complex fantasy, her Earthsea cycle is only rivalled by the Malazan series when it comes to content and philosophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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