by Hayek et al
[Title Page and Table of Contents]: Title page and table of contents for the 1974 Mont Pelerin Society session in Brussels dedicated to the memory of Ludwig von Mises, listing contributors such as Hayek, Machlup, and Rothbard. [Foreword]: A brief introduction by Arthur Shenfield and Joaquin Reig mourning the loss of Mises and explaining the purpose of the commemorative meeting to honor his role as the inspiration for the Mont Pelerin Society. [The Courage of His Convictions by F. A. Hayek]: Hayek reflects on Mises' intellectual journey from a student with left-leaning prejudices to the rebuilder of classical liberalism. He highlights Mises' courage in maintaining unpopular convictions, his seminal work on money and socialism, and his role as the primary catalyst for the post-war libertarian revival, comparing his comprehensive philosophy favorably against contemporaries like Knight and Eucken. [Defender of Freedom by Yujiro Iwai]: Yujiro Iwai provides a personal account of how Mises' 'Human Action' provided spiritual and intellectual guidance in post-war Japan. He characterizes Mises as a humanist in the European tradition who fought against Prussianism and the rising tide of totalitarianism to safeguard human dignity. [His Work Lives by Fritz Machlup]: Machlup discusses Mises' influential private seminar in Vienna and his remarkable gift for economic and political prophecy, including the 1931 bank crash and the end of freedom in Central Europe. He argues that Mises' work remains vital, citing the respect for his apriorist methodology among philosophers and the admission by socialist economists that Mises' critique of central planning has been proven correct by history. [Intellectual and Moral Giant by Gustavo Velasco]: Velasco recounts Mises' significant impact on the liberal movement in Mexico and Latin America, including his lecture tours and the translation of his works into Spanish. He emphasizes Mises' refusal to compromise on principles and his status as a moral exemplar for the Mont Pelerin Society. [Devotion to Truth by Murray Rothbard]: Rothbard praises the integrated structure of Mises' thought, spanning economics, philosophy, and history, particularly noting the importance of 'Theory and History'. He observes that despite academic isolation during his life, Mises' ideas are experiencing an 'enormous acceleration' among a new generation of scholars who value his uncompromising integrity and dedication to truth. [Man of Integrity by George Roche III]: George Roche III discusses Mises' character and integrity during his later years. He announces that Hillsdale College has become the repository for Mises' personal library and has established a Chair of Political Economy and a lecture series as a living memorial to his work. [My Husband: A Gentleman by Margit von Mises]: Margit von Mises shares personal anecdotes about her husband, describing his 'will of iron' and his gentlemanly nature. She recounts a humorous story about a friend's husband spending his entire vacation reading 'Human Action' and expresses her hope that Mises' name will remain forever linked with the Mont Pelerin Society.
Title page and table of contents for the 1974 Mont Pelerin Society session in Brussels dedicated to the memory of Ludwig von Mises, listing contributors such as Hayek, Machlup, and Rothbard.
Read full textA brief introduction by Arthur Shenfield and Joaquin Reig mourning the loss of Mises and explaining the purpose of the commemorative meeting to honor his role as the inspiration for the Mont Pelerin Society.
Read full textHayek reflects on Mises' intellectual journey from a student with left-leaning prejudices to the rebuilder of classical liberalism. He highlights Mises' courage in maintaining unpopular convictions, his seminal work on money and socialism, and his role as the primary catalyst for the post-war libertarian revival, comparing his comprehensive philosophy favorably against contemporaries like Knight and Eucken.
Read full textYujiro Iwai provides a personal account of how Mises' 'Human Action' provided spiritual and intellectual guidance in post-war Japan. He characterizes Mises as a humanist in the European tradition who fought against Prussianism and the rising tide of totalitarianism to safeguard human dignity.
Read full textMachlup discusses Mises' influential private seminar in Vienna and his remarkable gift for economic and political prophecy, including the 1931 bank crash and the end of freedom in Central Europe. He argues that Mises' work remains vital, citing the respect for his apriorist methodology among philosophers and the admission by socialist economists that Mises' critique of central planning has been proven correct by history.
Read full textVelasco recounts Mises' significant impact on the liberal movement in Mexico and Latin America, including his lecture tours and the translation of his works into Spanish. He emphasizes Mises' refusal to compromise on principles and his status as a moral exemplar for the Mont Pelerin Society.
Read full textRothbard praises the integrated structure of Mises' thought, spanning economics, philosophy, and history, particularly noting the importance of 'Theory and History'. He observes that despite academic isolation during his life, Mises' ideas are experiencing an 'enormous acceleration' among a new generation of scholars who value his uncompromising integrity and dedication to truth.
Read full textGeorge Roche III discusses Mises' character and integrity during his later years. He announces that Hillsdale College has become the repository for Mises' personal library and has established a Chair of Political Economy and a lecture series as a living memorial to his work.
Read full textMargit von Mises shares personal anecdotes about her husband, describing his 'will of iron' and his gentlemanly nature. She recounts a humorous story about a friend's husband spending his entire vacation reading 'Human Action' and expresses her hope that Mises' name will remain forever linked with the Mont Pelerin Society.
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