Was Ludwig von Mises a Conventionalist?
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Was Ludwig von Mises a Conventionalist?

A New Analysis of the Epistemology of the Austrian School of Economics

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Was Ludwig von Mises a Conventionalist?

A New Analysis of the Epistemology of the Austrian School of Economics

About this book

This book presents a concise introduction to the epistemology and methodology of the Austrian School of economics as defended by Ludwig von Mises. The author provides an innovative interpretation of Mises' arguments in favour of the a priori truth of praxeology, the received view of which contributed to the academic marginalisation of the Austrian School. The study puts forward a unique argument that Mises – perhaps unintentionally – defends a form of conventionalism. Chapters in the book include detailed discussions of individualism, historicism, epistemological positions, and essentialism. The author goes on to discuss Mises' justification of the fundamental axiom and proposes a conventionalist interpretation. By presenting praxeology as a conventionalist research programme, the author aims to reinvigorate the interaction between the Austrian School, mainstream economics, and the philosophy of science. This comprehensive reconstruction is suitable for economists interested in the history and philosophy of their discipline, as well as for philosophers of science.

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Information

Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Year
2017
Print ISBN
9783319461694
eBook ISBN
9783319461700
Topic
Economics
Subtopic
Economic Theory
Index
Economics

Table of contents

  1. Was Ludwig von Mises a Conventionalist?
  2. 1 Introduction: The Political Context of Mises’ Methodology
  3. 2 Mises and the Problem of Induction
  4. 3 Final Destination Relativistic Historicism?
  5. 4 Praxeology as an Alleged Solution of the Problem of Induction
  6. 5 A Classification Scheme for Epistemological Positions
  7. 6 A Conventionalist Interpretation of Mises’ Justification of the Fundamental Axiom
  8. 7 Praxeology as a Conventionalist Research Program
  9. 8 Essentialism in the Austrian School
  10. 9 Recapitulation and Final Thoughts
  11. 10 Appendix: Some Basic Concepts of Philosophy of Science
  12. References
  13. Index