Friedrich Hayek by Lanny Ebenstein
This book tells the story of one of the most important public figures of the twentieth century. It is the first full biography of Friedrich Hayek, the Austrian economist who became, over the course of a remarkable career, the great philosopher of liberty in our time. In this richly detailed portrait, Alan Ebenstein chronicles the life, works, and legacy of a visionary thinker, from Hayek's early years as the scholarly son of a physician in fin-de-siecle Vienna on an increasingly wider world as an economist and political philosopher in London, New York, and Chicago. Ebenstein gives a balanced, integrated account of Hayek's extraordinary diverse body of work, from his fist encounter with the free market ideas of mentor Ludwig Von Mises to his magisterial writings in later life on the legal, political, ethical, and economic requirements of a free society. Awarded the Nobel Prize in 1974, Hayek's vision of a renewed classical liberalism-of free markets and free ideas in free societies-has taken hold in much of the world. Alan Ebenstein's clearly written account is an essential starting point for anyone seeking to understand why Hayek's ideas have become the guiding force of our time. His illuminating portrait of Hayek the man brings to new life the spirit of a great scholar and tenacious advocate who has become, in Peter Drucker's words, our time's preeminent social philosopher.
'Ebenstein has provided an educational look at the life and thought of a philosopher who bids fair to have as much intellectual relevance to this century as Marx had to the 20th' - Washington Post '...Ebenstein take us on a lively intellectual journey...[an] astute biography...' - Wall Street Journal '...a gripping account...an illustrious exposition of the life of the last century's greatest political philosopher.' - Houston Chronicle '...an accessible and illuminating review of Hayek's life, philosophy, and accomplishments.' - Washington Times 'A splendid biography of the twentieth century's greatest philosopher of liberty. A well written, sympathetic, yet critical examination of his life and intellectual contributions.' - Milton Friedman, Senior Research Fellow, Hoover Instititution, Stanford University, Professor Emeritus of Economics, University of Chicago, and Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, 1976 'It is good to have this solid intellectual biography of Hayek available. It can supplement the several generalized evaluations of Hayek's ideas.' - James M. Buchanan, Advisory General Director of the Center for Study of Public Choice, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at George Mason University and Virginia Tech, and Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, 1986 '...Ebenstein skillfully crafts his history.' - Claremont Review of Books '...an illustrious exposition of the life of the last century's greatest political philosopher.' - Houston Chronicle
ALAN EBENSTEIN received his Doctor of Philosophy degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is the author or co-author of six books on the history of political and economic thought. He is son of the late internationally known political scientist Professor William Ebenstein.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780312233440 |
| ISBN 10 | 0312233442 |
| Title | Friedrich Hayek |
| Author | Lanny Ebenstein |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | St Martin's Press |
| Year published | 2001-03-21 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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