The document discusses the relationship between individuals and society in political economy. It explores the tensions between natural rights and social values, independence and interdependence, and objectivism and collectivism. It examines these issues through different historical and philosophical lenses, such as the works of Adam Smith, John Locke, and Chanakya. The document also analyzes examples of objectivism and collectivism throughout modern history, including events like the US Bill of Rights, the French Revolution, and policies in countries like Singapore, Sweden, Latin America, and India. It poses questions about making an ethical case for liberty.

1. The Individual & the Society as
actors of political economy
Presented by : Sameer Panje

2. The Individual & Society – Chicken & Egg?
► Natural Rights v/s Social Values
► Independence v/s Interdependence
► Objectivism v/s Collectivism

3. Is Liberty a western concept?
► Adam Smith – The father of Capitalism
► John Locke – A leading light of Liberty
► Chanakya – The philosophical progenitor of Smith
& Locke
► The Arthashastra – A timeless treatise

4. Sone ki Chidiya – A realistic Benchmark
► Salient features of our golden age

5. Objectivism & Collectivism in modern
history
► The US Bill of Rights & The French Revolution
► Marx & his legacy
► The ghost of Keynes
► The fall of the wall
► One legged giants – Singapore & Sweden
► Revivalist Collectivism in Latin America
► Nehruvian Socialism in India

6. An ethical case for liberty
► Why?
► How?

7. Questions