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The Rational Egoist

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

Mar 19, 2024
Professor Bruce Caldwell discusses F.A. Hayek's life, philosophy, and economics. Topics include spontaneous order, price mechanism, critique of centralized planning, Mont Pelerin Society, debates with Keynes, and relevance of his work today.
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Quick takeaways

  • Hayek's early life in Vienna and interactions with influential figures shaped his intellectual journey beyond academia.
  • Hayek's critique of socialism emphasizes the inefficiencies of central planning and the importance of market coordination through freely adjusting prices.

Deep dives

Friedrich Hayek's Three Aspects - Person, Economist, and Political Philosopher

Friedrich Hayek is discussed in terms of three main aspects: his personal life beyond academia, his role as an economist, and his contributions as a political philosopher. He grew up in Vienna in an intellectual household, fought in World War I, and later became a prominent economist and thinker. Professor Bruce Caldwell emphasizes Hayek's diverse writings across various fields, highlighting his significant impact.

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