Hayek on Liberty

Up-dated edition by leading political philosopher, John Gray, outlining his new position on Hayek. Not only a provoking study of a classical philosopher, but also a timely contribution to the debate over the future of conservatism.

Not available since the 1980s, this up-dated edition by the leading political philosopher, John Gray, outlines his new position on Hayek. In a substantial new chapter, Gray assesses how far the historical development of the last ten years can be deployed in a critique of Hayek's thought. His reassessment is not only a provoking study of a classical philosopher. It is also a timely contribution to the debate over the future of conservatism, as Gray argues that Hayekian liberalism - 'the most well-articulated political theory of the new right' - is flawed.

Chapter 1 Hayek's System of Ideas: Its Origins and Scope; Chapter 2 The Idea of a Spontaneous Social Order; Chapter 3 The Law of Liberty; Chapter 4 Economic Theory and Public Policy; Chapter 5 Some Contrasts and Comparisons; Chapter 6 Assessment and Criticism;