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Alex Leijonhufvud (Part II)

Alex Leijonhufvud interviews Friedrich A. Hayek (Part II) In this short interview, Dr. Hayek describes the evolution of his ideas, emphasizing the evolutionary basis of many of his writings. The roles of positivism in the development of philosophy, as well as his thoughts of psychology as discussed in The Sensory Order are explored. Transitioning into…

Armen A. Alchian (Part I)

Armen A. Alchian interviews Friedrich A. Hayek (Part I) In this interview focusing on Hayek’s personal life, the importance of early academic experiences in his life are explored. Once in academia, his popular seminar and some of his colleagues are discussed. His methods of composition of essays and his ability to give spontaneous lectures are…

Armen A. Alchian (Part II)

Armen A. Alchian interviews Friedrich A. Hayek (Part II) Describing mainly his academic life, Hayek details interactions that he had with various colleagues. First however, he describes the effects of Adam Smith and his interactions with Alfred Marshall. He recalls his experiences at the university in Vienna with Friedrich von Wieser’s lectures, and his interests…

Axel Leijonhufvud (Part I)

Axel Leijonhufvud interviews Friedrich A. Hayek (Part I) Dr. Hayek speaks with Dr. Axel Leijonhufvud primarily about his academic career and intellectual pursuits. First Dr. Hayek tells of his eclectic course of study at university, including law and psychology, in addition to the role of environmental influences. The various academic discussion groups in Vienna and…

Bob Chitester (Part I)

Bob Chitester interviews Friedrich A. Hayek (Part I)

Bob Chitester (Part II)

Bob Chitester interviews Friedrich A. Hayek (Part II) What was Hayek the person and his thoughts on people? Dr. Hayek describes what motivates him in his work, and what influenced his attitude toward work and achievement. Relating to The Sensory Order, the purpose of instincts in contemporary society, and the corresponding downsides of them are…

Earlene Craver

Earlene Craver interviews Friedrich A. Hayek (Part I) The influences on Dr. Hayek are numerous and varied. In this video, Dr. Hayek talks with Dr. Earlene Craver about his childhood and adolescence, including his interest in genetics and biology. He talks about the influences that his father, and others in his social circle had on…

Jack High

Jack High interviews Friedrich A. Hayek (Part I) Known as an economist to the world, Dr. Hayek talks with Jack High about the past and present in the realm of economics. Discussing the role of various economists had on his thinking, including such notable people as Ludwig von Mises, Frank Knight, Frank Fetter and Gottfried…

James Buchanan (Part I)

James Buchanan interviews Friedrich A. Hayek (Part I) The dynamic development of laws interacting with legislation and politicians is discussed by Friedrich Hayek in this interview with James Buchanan. Examining the concept of social justice, the evolutionary development of culture, and the philosophy of science, especially that of Michael Polanyi, Hayek highlights key points of…

James Buchanan (Part II)

James Buchanan interviews Friedrich A. Hayek (Part II) Dr. Hayek gives anecdotes on his interactions with colleagues, including Frank Knight, Max Weber and Ludwig Wittgenstein. His ideas in psychology from his book The Sensory Order, are examined. The socialist calculation debate is revisited, along with the role of governments in causing inflation and the business cycle,…

Leo Rosten (Part I)

Leo Rosten interviews Friedrich A. Hayek (Part I) Friedrich A. Hayek talks with Leo Rosten about his political writings. In particular, Dr. Hayek discusses the writing of The Road to Serfdom and its subsequent reception. The development of complex societies, along with reactions and failures thereof, and Marxism and socialism are explored. The importance of constitutions and…

Leo Rosten (Part II)

Leo Rosten interviews Friedrich A. Hayek (Part II) Relating his professional contacts to his research, Dr. Hayek tells several anecdotes and describes the influence of numerous colleagues on his work. Tracing the rise of Keynesianism, Dr. Hayek recounts how his review of The General Theory was ignored. Dr. Hayek examines the rise and fall of Keynesianism, how Keynes’s…