The Iron Cage of Freedom: A Hayek Biography (New Edition)

Author: (English) Hayek, translated by Wang Xiaodong, Zhu Zhijiang
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book traces Hayek's intellectual formation within the Austrian School of Economics and British liberalism, analyzing his major themes, such as market order, the nature of knowledge, the limits of government, and his critiques of socialism and conservatism. It evaluates his discussions on liberalism and modernity, as well as his interventions in policy debates. The book argues that we must distinguish Hayek the social scientist from Hayek the utopian, in order to understand the significance and implications of certain insights into the nature of modern society. As a critical guide to one of the most influential thinkers of our time, this book is an essential text.