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Hayek's The Road to Serfdom

In Our Time: Philosophy

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Hayek's Intellectual Journey

This chapter explores Friedrich Hayek's formative years, focusing on his Austrian roots and early political influences that shaped his liberal and socialist views. It discusses the impact of mentorship from key economists, the debates within the Geistkreis, and the contrasting economic ideologies prevalent at the London School of Economics. Moreover, it highlights Hayek's critique of central planning and the dangers of state control over the economy, emphasizing the risks to democracy and civil liberties.

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