Ideology and Utopia in the Social Philosophy of the Libertarian Economists

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The book critiques the libertarian perspective on freedom and democracy, highlighting the philosophies of key economists like Milton Friedman and Friedrich Hayek. It argues that their ideas support an attack on welfare and regulatory states, potentially undermining majoritarian democracy and social equality. By examining Frank Knight's influence and the New Deal context, the study addresses the implications of corporate power and contrasts the ideologies of the New Left and Libertarian Right, revealing the complexities of these economic and political beliefs.