Arthur Seldon (1916-2005)
Arthur Seldon, founder and director of the Institute for Economic Affairs and adjunct scholar of the Mises Institute, has died. Chris Tame writes: "he was a genuine libertarian, idealist, and true comrade to others." His collected works are available from LibertyFund.
Courtesy of the Instituto Burno Leoni, here is a picture of Seldon (left), Mises (middle), and Leoni (right:
Comments (4)
David Farrer
Very sad news indeed. Arthur's writings helped convert me to libertarianism thirty years ago. He was a great inspiration to many of us younger folk when freedom was so out of fashion. A true gentleman. RIP.
Published: October 12, 2005 11:52 AM
Curt Howland
For just a moment, I had the name confused with "Harry Seldon".
I will have to look up his works, I honestly don't think I've read any. The loss of a true gentleman is always a sad thing.
Published: October 12, 2005 2:38 PM
Matt
www.arthurseldon.org
Published: October 13, 2005 9:15 AM
Gerry O'Neill
Arthur Seldon was a scholar and always a teacher. His understanding of the market was deep and his belief in the ability of the human race to improve their lot through exchange was total. He was convivial, generous and always helpful and had a mischievous twinkle in his eye. He had the greatest gift of being able to express even the most complex of ideas in a way that most people could understand. He said what he thought and helped fashion some of the most significant events in British history. Like all true Austrians he lived to a grand old age. He will be missed by many whos;se hearts and minds he touched.
Published: October 14, 2005 7:12 AM