F.A. Hayek, economics, and the epistemology of politics : the curious task of economics

The Resource F.A. Hayek, economics, and the epistemology of politics : the curious task of economics
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F.A. Hayek, economics, and the epistemology of politics : the curious task of economics
Title remainder
the curious task of economics
Statement of responsibility
Scott Scheall
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Language
eng
Summary
"F. A. Hayek and the Epistemology of Politics is an exploration of an important problem that has largely been ignored: the problem of policymaker ignorance, and the limits of political epistemology. Scott Scheall explores Hayek's attitude to the philosophy of science and political philosophy, arguing that Hayek defended a philosophy of science that implied certain potential dangers of politicized science, and that his political philosophy established the potential dangers of misapplying scientific methods and results to matters of public policy. The book offers an explanation for why policymaking often fails and why constituents, whatever their political affiliations, are so often disappointed with political leaders. In this primarily philosophical examination of his work, Hayek's ideas are not merely discussed, analysed, and contextualized, but extended; the book both draws and defends previously unrecognized implications from the Hayekian canon. The book also explores the historical context within which these ideas flourished. The book will be of interest to scholars and researchers of the works of F.A. Hayek, policymakers, and to those of all political, philosophical, and social-scientific persuasions"--
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Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
  • dictionaries
  • bibliography
Series statement
  • Routledge studies in the history of economics
  • Taylor & Francis eBooks
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