Theory and history : an interpretation of social and economic evolution

書誌事項

Theory and history : an interpretation of social and economic evolution

Ludwig von Mises ; edited by Bettina Bien Greaves

(The Liberty Fund library of the works of Ludwig von Mises)

Liberty Fund, c2005

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Originally published: by Yale University Press, 1957

内容説明・目次

内容説明

Ludwig von Mises was the leading exponent of the Austrian School of economics throughout most of the twentieth century. He has long been regarded as a most knowledgeable and respected economist, even though his teachings were generally outside the 'mainstream'. THEORY AND HISTORY is primarily a critique of Karl Marx, his materialism, and his prediction of the inevitability of socialism. Marx attributes the creation of tools and machines, as well as the economic structure of society, to undefined 'material productive forces'; Mises rejects this materialistic view; he points out that tools and machines are actually created by individuals acting on the basis of non-materialistic ideas. This book discusses the theory of economics, i.e., the study of purposive human action, and with history, the record of the past actions of individuals. All actions are determined by ideas. Thoughts and ideas are 'real things', Mises writes. "Although intangible and immaterial, they are factors in bringing about changes in the realm, of tangible and material things." Rather than rejecting the study of historical change as a 'useless pastime', Mises considers it of the utmost practical importance. "History looks backward into the past, but the lesson it teaches concerns things to come." History opens the mind to an understanding of human nature, increases wisdom, and distinguishes civilized man from the barbarian. Moreover, historical knowledge is of the utmost importance in helping to anticipate and plan for the future. Though THEORY AND HISTORY may not be studied as often as other, more popular Mises works, it provides great insight into Mises's fundamental thoughts and is a fascinating exploration of human action.

目次

  • Introduction
  • Judgements of Value
  • Knowledge and Value
  • The Quest for Absolute Values
  • The Negation of Valuation
  • Determinism and its Critics
  • Materialism
  • Dialectical Materialism
  • Philosophy of History
  • The Concept of Historical Individuality
  • Historicism
  • The Challenge of Scientism
  • Psychology and Thymology
  • Meaning and Use of the Study of History
  • The Epistemological Features of History
  • Philosophical Interpretations of History
  • Present-Day Trends and the Future.

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詳細情報

  • NII書誌ID(NCID)
    BA73324448
  • ISBN
    • 0865975698
    • 086597568X
  • LCCN
    2004064900
  • 出版国コード
    us
  • タイトル言語コード
    eng
  • 本文言語コード
    eng
  • 出版地
    Indianapolis
  • ページ数/冊数
    x, 275 p.
  • 大きさ
    23 cm
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