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HAYEK & MODERN LIBERALISM C

By Kukathas

HAYEK & MODERN LIBERALISM C

By Kukathas

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In the history of modern liberal political thought the work of F. A. Hayek stands out as one of the most significant contributions to liberal theory since J. S. Mill. This book critically examines the nature and coherence of Hayek's defence of liberal principles, and tries both to identify its weaknesses and to show why it makes such an important contribution to contemporary political theory. Chandran Kukathas argues that Hayek's defence of liberalism is unsuccessfulbecause it rests on presuppositions which are philosophically incompatible. The unresolved dilemma of Hayek's political philosophy is how to mount a systematic defence of liberalism if one emphasizes the limited capacity of reason. However, he believes that Hayek's social philosophy offers us asignificant theory of the nature of social processes, and is therefore an important account of how this must constrain our choice of political principles. For this reason, Hayek's work is worthy of attention both by supporters and critics of liberalism.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
260
Release Date:
1989-12-01
Publication Date:
2012-07-17
Publisher:
Oxford University Press (UK)
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0198273266
ISBN13:
9780198273264
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[email protected]
Weight:
532 g
Height:
157 cm
Width:
235 cm
Thickness:
19 cm
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