Author Description

Although One Of The Most Prominent Economists And Political Philosophers Of The Twentieth Century, Friedrich A. Hayek (1809-1992) Remains One Of The Most Puzzling. In This Book, Erik Angner Dispels Many Of The Mysteries Surrounding The Nature And Origin Of Hayek's Project By Offering A Radically New Reading Of Hayek's Life And Work. This Book Can Be Read By Advanced Undergraduates As An Introduction To Hayek And By Scholars At All Levels Seeking A Fresh Interpretation Or A Deeper Understanding Of The Origin Of His Work. It Will Be Of Interest To Anyone Engaged In Philosophical Economics And The History Of Economic Ideas.--book Jacket. 1. Introduction -- 2. Hayek And The Distinguishing Idea Of Natural Law -- 3. Hayek's Natural Law Heritage -- 4. Hayek On Information And Coordination -- 5. Hayek On Cultural Evolution -- 6. Hayek's Transformation -- 7. Concluding Remarks. Erik Angner. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [125]-135) And Index.