The Sensory Order and Other Writings on the Foundations of Theoretica - Psychology

Hayek was one of the leading voices in economic and social theory; however, he also wrote on theoretical psychology. The Sensory Order, first published in 1952, sets forth his classic theory of mind in which he describes the mental mechanism that classifies perceptions that cannot be accounted for by physical laws. Although The Sensory Order was not widely engaged with by either psychologists or social scientists at the time of publication, it is seen today as essential for fully understanding Hayek's more well-known work.This edition pairs the original 1952 book with additional essays related to The Sensory Order's key themes, including a student paper from 1920 in which Hayek outlined the basic ideas he fully developed in the 1952 book.
Rounding out the volume is an insightful introduction by editor Viktor Vanberg that sketches out the central problems Hayek was grappling with when he wrote The Sensory Order and the influential role this early thinking on theoretical psychology would play over the next six decades of his career. The book also features ample footnotes and citations for further reading, making this an essential contribution to the series.

About the author

F. A. Hayek (1899-1992), recipient of the Medal of Freedom in 1991 and co-winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in
Economic Sciences in 1974, was a pioneer in monetary theory and one of the principal proponents of classical liberal
thought in the twentieth century. He taught at the London School of Economics, the University of Chicago, and the
University of Freiburg.

Product details

• Authors: F A Hayek, F. A. Hayek, Friedrich A. Von Hayek, Friedrich A. Von/ Vanberg Hayek, Viktor J. Vanberg
• Assisted by: Viktor J Vanberg (Editor), Viktor J. Vanberg (Editor)
• Publisher: Liberty fund usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.11.2023
• EAN: 9780865979345
• ISBN: 978-0-86597-934-5
• No. of pages: 432
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 230 mm x 30 mm
• Series: The Collected Works of F. A. Hayek
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Business