The illusion of a free economy: Hans Achterhuis Archive

About the rise of capitalist thought

Lectures

Wednesday 12 October 2011 - 20:00

In Dutch

Bourlaschouwburg | Komedieplaats 18, 2000 Antwerp

Many people think that ‘the free economy' is a natural process, and not a theoretical human construct. Hans Achterhuis, ‘Philosopher Laureate' in the Netherlands, claims that a capitalist manifest does exist. He explains why particular utopian ideas are so tenacious, even after the financial and climate crises. Patrick Janssens, mayor of Antwerp, gives the introduction.

Organization: deBuren and Toneelhuis

 

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