Hayek''s Social and Political Thought

Zusatztext This is a very well-organized! rigorously argued work ... which in my opinion will have to be taken into account by any subsequent discussion of Hayek's work ... We are offered a carefully drafted Introduction! followed by a systematic examination of several of the key ideas in Hayek's socio-political-legal theory ... those with an interest in Hayek must read the work! study it! and come to terms with what the author accomplishes in it. A balanced reassessment of a controversial figure Zusammenfassung This book examines the work of one of the most controversial figures in recent social and political thought. Revered by some as the most important twentieth century theorist of the free society, Hayek has been reviled by others as a mere reactionary. Impartial throughout, the author offers a clear exposition and balanced assessment, that judges Hayek's theory by its own lights.The author argues that the key to understanding Hayek lies in an appreciation of the proper link between descriptive social science and normative political theory. He probes the idea of a spontaneous order and other notions central to Hayek's thought and concludes that they are unable to provide the 'scientific' foundation Hayek seeks for his liberalism. By drawing out the distinctive character of Hayek's thought, the author presents a new and more accurate picture of this important social and political theorist.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Roland Kley, Roland (Research Fellow Kley, Kley Roland
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 01.12.1994
• EAN: 9780198279167
• ISBN: 978-0-19-827916-7
• Pagine: 256
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Teorie politiche e storia delle idee; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, Political science & theory, Sociology & anthropology, Political science and theory, Sociology and anthropology, Liberalism & centre democratic ideologies, Centrist democratic ideologies