Illuminations: Friedrich von Hayek

Michael Young Building Room 1 (MB1), Open University, Milton Keynes

Illuminations is a series of informal talks on a range of key theorists within the social sciences. A short presentation is followed by general discussion, and all are welcome to attend.

In the 21st century neo-liberalism is becoming increasingly vulnerable to its own contradictions. While Hayek is recognised as one of the most sophisticated and influential defenders of neo-liberal values, Theo Papaioannou (Development Policy and Practice) will argue that Hayek’s neo-liberalism is self-undermined due to its problematical epistemological and methodological foundations.

For more details, please contact Leslie Budd or read the full abstract.