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[Title Page and Publication Information]: Title page and publication details for 'The Clash of Group Interests and Other Essays' by Ludwig von Mises, including copyright and ISBN information. [Table of Contents]: A list of the book's contents, including the preface by Rothbard and the two primary essays. [Preface by Murray N. Rothbard]: Rothbard introduces Mises's theory of class conflict, distinguishing between the harmony of interests in a free market and the 'caste' conflicts created by state intervention. He critiques Mises's reliance on utilitarianism, arguing that a moral framework beyond utilitarianism is needed to explain why individuals should prioritize long-run interests over short-run gains. [The Clash of Group Interests]: Mises examines the modern dogma that group interests are irreconcilable, tracing this belief from Mercantilism to Marxism and modern protectionism. He argues that while state intervention creates genuine 'caste' conflicts, an unhampered market produces a harmony of interests. He critiques polylogism—the idea that different groups have different logical structures—and asserts that only economic science provides a foundation for peaceful social cooperation. [On Equality and Inequality]: Mises critiques the doctrine of biological equality, arguing that while men are equal in rights, they are inherently unequal in capacity. He explains that capitalism uniquely forces the 'superior' minority to serve the 'inferior' majority through the market. He further discusses the failures of universal education to erase innate differences and warns that the trend toward socialism represents a revolt against the system where the common man is supreme. [Index]: An alphabetical index of terms, concepts, and individuals mentioned throughout the text. [About the Mises Institute]: A brief description of the mission, history, and activities of the Ludwig von Mises Institute.
Title page and publication details for 'The Clash of Group Interests and Other Essays' by Ludwig von Mises, including copyright and ISBN information.
Read full textA list of the book's contents, including the preface by Rothbard and the two primary essays.
Read full textRothbard introduces Mises's theory of class conflict, distinguishing between the harmony of interests in a free market and the 'caste' conflicts created by state intervention. He critiques Mises's reliance on utilitarianism, arguing that a moral framework beyond utilitarianism is needed to explain why individuals should prioritize long-run interests over short-run gains.
Read full textMises examines the modern dogma that group interests are irreconcilable, tracing this belief from Mercantilism to Marxism and modern protectionism. He argues that while state intervention creates genuine 'caste' conflicts, an unhampered market produces a harmony of interests. He critiques polylogism—the idea that different groups have different logical structures—and asserts that only economic science provides a foundation for peaceful social cooperation.
Read full textMises critiques the doctrine of biological equality, arguing that while men are equal in rights, they are inherently unequal in capacity. He explains that capitalism uniquely forces the 'superior' minority to serve the 'inferior' majority through the market. He further discusses the failures of universal education to erase innate differences and warns that the trend toward socialism represents a revolt against the system where the common man is supreme.
Read full textAn alphabetical index of terms, concepts, and individuals mentioned throughout the text.
Read full textA brief description of the mission, history, and activities of the Ludwig von Mises Institute.
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