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Friedrich August Hayek

    May 8, 1899 – March 23, 1992

    Friedrich August von Hayek was an Austrian and British economist and philosopher renowned for his defense of classical liberalism and free-market capitalism against socialist and collectivist thought. He is considered one of the most important economists and political philosophers of the twentieth century. His account of how changing prices communicate signals enabling individuals to coordinate their plans is widely regarded as a significant achievement in economics. Hayek also explored jurisprudence, neuroscience, and the history of ideas, emphasizing the power of individual liberty and market mechanisms in societal organization.

    Friedrich August Hayek
    The road to serfdom : with the intellectuals and socialism
    Law, Legislation and Liberty
    Contra Keynes and Cambridge
    The Road to Serfdom
    The Constitution of Liberty
    The Fatal Conceit. The Errors of Socialism.
    • 2024

      Hayek on Mill: The Mill-Taylor Friendship and Related Writings

      The Mill-Taylor Friendship and Related Writings

      • 424 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      The book features a compilation of correspondence between John Stuart Mill and his wife, Harriet Taylor-Mill, curated by F. A. Hayek. It highlights the connections between Hayek and Mill while presenting Hayek's writings that significantly contributed to the resurgence of interest in Mill's work. This collection not only sheds light on their personal relationship but also enriches the understanding of Mill's philosophy through Hayek's insights, marking a pivotal moment in Mill scholarship.

      Hayek on Mill: The Mill-Taylor Friendship and Related Writings
    • 2024

      Essays on Liberalism and the Economy

      • 630 pages
      • 23 hours of reading

      The collection features a range of Hayek's significant essays alongside unpublished and lesser-known pieces, showcasing his intellectual evolution from 1931 to 1984. It highlights key themes in his work, offering insights into his contributions to economics and political philosophy. This selection provides readers with a comprehensive view of Hayek's ideas and their relevance over time.

      Essays on Liberalism and the Economy
    • 2024

      Law, Legislation, and Liberty

      A New Statement of the Liberal Principles of Justice and Political Economy

      • 564 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      This new edition compiles F. A. Hayek's influential three-part work into a single volume, exploring the intricate relationship between law, legislation, and individual liberty. Hayek delves into the principles of a free society, emphasizing the importance of spontaneous order and the limitations of government intervention. The text challenges conventional views on law and governance, presenting a profound analysis of the moral and economic implications of legal structures in society.

      Law, Legislation, and Liberty
    • 2024

      Focusing on the theory of mind, the book presents Hayek's groundbreaking ideas on how mental mechanisms classify perceptions beyond physical laws. Initially overlooked by psychologists and social scientists, it is now recognized as crucial for comprehending Hayek's broader contributions. This edition includes the original 1952 text alongside supplementary essays and a 1920 student paper that outlines the foundational concepts later expanded in his seminal work.

      The Sensory Order and Other Writings on the Foundations of Theoretical Psychology
    • 2023

      Presents the full text of "Capital and Interest," written by Eugen Bohm-Bawerk. The text is provided as part of the collection of online undergraduate course materials for the History of Economic Thought course offered by McMaster University's Department of Economics in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

      Capital and Interest
    • 2019

      Individualismus a ekonomický řád

      • 284 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
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      Kniha Individualismus a ekonomický řád F. A. Hayeka, nositele Nobelovy ceny za ekonomii z roku 1974, vyšla poprvé česky a obsahuje 12 esejů z 30. a 40. let 20. století. První skupina se zaměřuje na morální filosofii a metodologii ekonomie, včetně známého eseje „Využiti znalosti ve společnosti“, který vysvětluje spontánní povahu společenských institucí a význam rozptýlených znalostí. Další část knihy se věnuje socialistické kalkulaci, kde Hayek analyzuje neefektivnost socialismu a centrálního plánování. Obsahuje také méně známé eseje, jako „Komoditní rezervní měna“ a „Ricardův efekt“. Poslední esej zkoumá ekonomické a státoprávní otázky federace států. Editoři Ilona Bažantová a Jan Horych doplnili překlad o dobové reflexe odborné veřejnosti k jednotlivým esejům a přidali závěrečnou kapitolu o Hayekově životě a díle, spolu s podrobným jmenným rejstříkem. Kniha je určena zájemcům o dějiny ekonomického myšlení a Rakouské ekonomické školy, a je užitečná pro teoretické ekonomy, politology a studenty těchto oborů.

      Individualismus a ekonomický řád
    • 2012

      Law, Legislation and Liberty

      • 584 pages
      • 21 hours of reading
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      Law, Legislation and Liberty is Hayek's major statement of political philosophy and one of the most ambitious yet subtle defences of a free market society ever written. A robust defence of individual liberty, it is crucial for understanding Hayek's influential views concerning the role of the state. First published in three separate volumes, this Routledge Classics edition makes one of his most important books available in a single volume. Essential reading for understanding the background to the recent world economic turmoil and financial crisis, it also foreshadows the subsequent heated debate about regulation and political governance.

      Law, Legislation and Liberty
    • 2011

      Wiedereröffnung des Lindener Bergfriedhofs in Hannover - darunter verstehen bodenständige Bürger Anderes als zwielichtige Zeitgenossen. Das Tauwetter gibt auf besagtem Friedhof eine Leiche frei, und das Rätselraten ist groß. Unheimliche Kreuze tauchen auf dem Friedhof auf, und hinter vorgehaltener Hand wird von schwarzen Messen getuschelt. Der pensionierte Pastor Sauerbier und sein Freund Lindemann drohen bei ihren Erkundungen in einem Dickicht aus Lügen und Intrigen zu versinken. Geht es um mehr als gestörte Totenruhe? Sind größere Geldbeträge im Spiel? Und ist da womöglich ein Schatz aus den letzten Tagen des Zweiten Weltkriegs vergraben?

      Totenruhe
    • 2008

      Welchen Beitrag haben Privateigentum, Marktwirtschaft und Wettbewerb zum Aufstieg der westlichen Zivilisation geleistet? An welchen Irrtümern ist der Sozialismus gescheitert? Wie können individuelle Freiheit und Wohlstand in der Demokratie gesichert werden? Diese und andere Fragen hat der Nobelpreisträger Friedrich August von Hayek (1899–1992) in seinem Werk gestellt und damit nicht zuletzt Spuren in der Realpolitik von Margaret Thatcher bis Václav Klaus hinterlassen. Der vorliegende Band stellt den Lebensweg dieses wohl einflussreichsten Liberalen des 20. Jahrhunderts dar und gibt einen Überblick zu zentralen Themen seines Denkens wie Markt und Wissen, Freiheit und Zwang, kulturelle Evolution und spontane Ordnung, Gerechtigkeit und soziale Gerechtigkeit, Recht und Gesetz sowie Demokratiekritik und Demokratiereform.

      Friedrich August von Hayek zur Einführung