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""The Political Economy of Juan De Mariana"" offers a comprehensive examination of the economic and political philosophy of the 16th-century Spanish Jesuit, Juan de Mariana. As a prominent figure of the School of Salamanca, Mariana's contributions to monetary theory, property rights, and the limitations of monarchical power remain foundational to the history of economic thought. This work provides a scholarly analysis of Mariana's most provocative ideas, particularly his defense of the people's right to resist tyranny and his innovative theories regarding currency debasement and taxation. The book explores Mariana's belief that the state exists for the benefit of its citizens and that the ruler is subject to moral and legal constraints. Through a detailed study of Mariana's seminal works, the text highlights the priest's early advocacy for sound money and his critique of absolute state control over the economy. This study serves as an essential resource for those interested in the origins of classical liberalism, the intersection of theology and economics, and the intellectual legacy of the late Scholastics. It provides deep insight into a thinker who challenged the political orthodoxy of his time to advocate for economic justice and individual liberty. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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