Erwin Dekker Knihy

The book delves into the broader implications of the Austrian economists' work, highlighting their engagement with Viennese politics and culture as a defense of liberal civilization. Erwin Dekker emphasizes how figures like Carl Menger and Friedrich Hayek viewed their roles as stewards of civilization rather than merely social scientists. This perspective is rooted in the intellectual environment of interwar Vienna, where their ideas were shaped by the political challenges of the time. The study reveals a nuanced understanding of their contributions beyond traditional economic theory.

This book argues that the work of the Austrian economists, including Carl Menger, Joseph Schumpeter, Ludwig von Mises and Friedrich Hayek, has been narrowly interpreted. Through a study of Viennese politics and culture, it is demonstrated that the project they were engaged in was much broader: the study of civilization.