EAN: 9783319461694

WAS LUDWIG VON MISES A CONVENTIONALIST? - ALEXA...

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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