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The Philosophical Origins of Austrian Economics (Book/ Paperback)

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An extraordinary philosopher and writer, Gordon explores the philosophical milieu that led to the marginal revolution and the development of the Austrian School. He contrasts this with the positivism and historicism of the dominant part of the profession. Recommended by Barry Smith as a useful and clearly written study of the philosophical origins of Menger's theorizing in economics. This text is divided into a primary essay which addresses the subject matter indicated by the title, and an extensive bibliographical essay which is sure to inspire and assist further inquiry. This short work is set in a large, easy to read typeface that makes it a particularly good selection for those whose eyesight that may not be what it once was.

About the Author(s)

David Gordon is a senior fellow at the Ludwig von Mises Institute. He was educated at UCLA, where he earned his PhD in intellectual history. He is the author of Resurrecting Marx: The Analytical Marxists on Exploitation, Freedom, and Justice, The Philosophical Origins of Austrian Economics, An Introduction to Economic Reasoning, and Critics of Marx. He is also editor of Secession, State, and Liberty and co-editor of H.B. Acton's Morals of Markets and Other Essays. Dr. Gordon is the editor of The Mises Review, and a contributor to such journals as Analysis, The International Philosophic Quarterly, The Journal of Libertarian Studies, and The Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics.