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The Rational Egoist: Exploring F.A. Hayek with Bruce Caldwell

The Rational Egoist

CHAPTER

Exploring Hayek's Personal and Academic Life

The chapter delves into a personal encounter with Hayek's family members, showcasing personal artifacts and memories from his early life including his time in World War I. It also details Hayek's upbringing in an intellectual Viennese family, his academic journey, and interactions with prominent economists like Mises and Keynes. Furthermore, it discusses the historical context surrounding Hayek during World War II, the founding of the Montpelleran Society, and his critique of socialism and central planning.

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