Instinct, tradition and reason : the moral philosophy of F.A. Hayek /
"What has made men good is neither nature nor reason, but tradition." This provocative maxim of FA Hayek contests any system of ethics centered upon concepts of virtue, duty or consequence. It argues instead that custom is a surer and wiser guide in matters of morality than either intellec...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Newcastle upon Tyne, UK :
Cambridge Scholars Publishing,
2025.
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| Summary: | "What has made men good is neither nature nor reason, but tradition." This provocative maxim of FA Hayek contests any system of ethics centered upon concepts of virtue, duty or consequence. It argues instead that custom is a surer and wiser guide in matters of morality than either intellect or instinct. This timely book builds upon Hayekâs concepts of spontaneous order, catallaxy and the fatal conceit to create a compelling account of the moral foundations of human achievement. In doing so, it articulates a morality fit for the unique times in which we are living. |
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| Physical Description: | xi, 92 pages ; 22 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [89]-92). |
| ISBN: | 1036456994 9781036456993 |