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'''''Theory and History: An Interpretation of Social and Economic Evolution''''' is a treatise by [[Austrian people|Austrian]] [[economist]] and [[philosopher]] [[Ludwig von Mises]]. In the text Mises analyzes the idea of [[methodological dualism]]: one approach to the [[natural sciences]] and another for the [[social sciences]]. From this Mises elaborates and defends the [[Epistemology|epistemological]] status of economic proposition. |
'''''Theory and History: An Interpretation of Social and Economic Evolution''''' is a treatise by [[Austrian people|Austrian]] [[economist]] and [[philosopher]] [[Ludwig von Mises]]. In the text Mises analyzes the idea of [[methodological dualism]]: one approach to the [[natural sciences]] and another for the [[social sciences]]. From this Mises elaborates and defends the [[Epistemology|epistemological]] status of economic proposition. |
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In the book Mises puts forward theory of knowledge and value. He later explores and argues against paradigms of thought like [[determinism]], [[materialism]], [[dialectic materialism]], [[scientism]], [[historicism]] and [[psychology]] as not being suitable for establishing truths about human conduct.<ref>Table of Content at the [ |
In the book Mises puts forward theory of knowledge and value. He later explores and argues against paradigms of thought like [[determinism]], [[materialism]], [[dialectic materialism]], [[scientism]], [[historicism]] and [[psychology]] as not being suitable for establishing truths about human conduct.<ref>Table of Content at the [http://library.freecapitalists.org/books/Ludwig%20von%20Mises/Theory%20and%20History%20An%20Interpretation%20of%20Social%20and%20Economic%20Evolution.pdf info page]</ref> |
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Economist [[Murray Rothbard]] considered ''Theory and History'' to be Mises's most overlooked work.<ref>[https://mises.org/th/thpreface.asp Preface by Murray N. Rothbard]</ref> |
Economist [[Murray Rothbard]] considered ''Theory and History'' to be Mises's most overlooked work.<ref>[https://mises.org/th/thpreface.asp Preface by Murray N. Rothbard]</ref> |
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* [https://mises.org/document/118/ Book page] at [https://www.mises.org/ Ludwig von Mises Institute] |
* [https://mises.org/document/118/ Book page] at [https://www.mises.org/ Ludwig von Mises Institute] |
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* [https://mises.org/quotes.aspx?action=source&Source=Theory%20and%20History Quotes from the book] at [https://www.mises.org/ Ludwig von Mises Institute] |
* [https://mises.org/quotes.aspx?action=source&Source=Theory%20and%20History Quotes from the book] at [https://www.mises.org/ Ludwig von Mises Institute] |
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* [http://library.freecapitalists.org/books/Ludwig%20von%20Mises/Theory%20and%20History%20An%20Interpretation%20of%20Social%20and%20Economic%20Evolution.pdf The book as PDF] at [https://www.mises.org/ Ludwig von Mises Institute] |
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* [https://mises.org/th.asp The book as HTML] at [https://www.mises.org/ Ludwig von Mises Institute] |
* [https://mises.org/th.asp The book as HTML] at [https://www.mises.org/ Ludwig von Mises Institute] |
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* [https://mises.org/media/categories/233/Media-Category Audiobook] - read by [[John Pruden]] |
* [https://mises.org/media/categories/233/Media-Category Audiobook] - read by [[John Pruden]] |
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| Author | Ludwig von Mises Preface by Murray N. Rothbard |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Philosophy, Methodology, History, Economics |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Yale University Press, Ludwig von Mises Institute |
Publication date | 1957 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 384 |
| ISBN | 9780865975699 |
| OCLC | 167149 |
Theory and History: An Interpretation of Social and Economic Evolution is a treatise by Austrian economist and philosopher Ludwig von Mises. In the text Mises analyzes the idea of methodological dualism: one approach to the natural sciences and another for the social sciences. From this Mises elaborates and defends the epistemological status of economic proposition.
In the book Mises puts forward theory of knowledge and value. He later explores and argues against paradigms of thought like determinism, materialism, dialectic materialism, scientism, historicism and psychology as not being suitable for establishing truths about human conduct.[1]
Economist Murray Rothbard considered Theory and History to be Mises's most overlooked work.[2]
Synopsis
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See also
- Praxeology, the study of human action
- Human Action
- Ludwig von Mises Institute
References
- ^ Table of Content at the info page
- ^ Preface by Murray N. Rothbard
External links
- Book page at Ludwig von Mises Institute
- Quotes from the book at Ludwig von Mises Institute
- The book as PDF at Ludwig von Mises Institute
- The book as HTML at Ludwig von Mises Institute
- Audiobook - read by John Pruden
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