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Focusing on Hayek's intellectual evolution, this book treats his ideas as a 'research programme' and explores their implications for political theory. It examines his development leading to "The Road to Serfdom" while critically engaging with his later concepts. By utilizing a range of his writings and archival materials, the author draws unusual comparisons and suggests ways to advance a 'Hayekian' approach to classical liberalism. This work is ideal for readers interested in Hayek's contributions and twentieth-century intellectual history.

Shearmur takes an historical approach to Hayek's works, analysing the evolution of his views. He argues that Hayek's work represents a research programme, and explores ways in which this might be extended.

Shearmur draws on his years as Popper's assistant, on unpublished material in the Hoover archive, and on wider themes within Popper's philosophy to offer striking critical re-interpretations of his ethical and social theory.