"NONE OF THE APOSTLES OF STABILIZATION AND PETRIFICATION HAS SUCCEEDED IN WIPING OUT THE INDIVIDUAL'S INNATE DISPOSITION TO THINK AND TO APPLY TO ALL PROBLEMS THE YARDSTICK OF REASON"

MISES, Ludwig von. Theory and History. An Interpretation of Social and Economic Evolution. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1957. Octavo, original blue cloth, original dust jacket. $2800.

First edition of Mises' important treatise on man's ability to attain knowledge in the social sciences, including economics, and his ability to shape the future through that knowledge.

In this work, Mises summarizes a half-century of work on the problem of human action and the social sciences. He covers, in depth, the fundamental difference between the social sciences and the physical sciences and argues for the importance of fostering a capitalist system dependent on free will and innovation. Finally, he suggests how knowledge about social sciences and their functioning can be used to influence the future of the Western world, economically and politically. Inked owner name.

Book in fine condition; minor toning and edgewear to the scarce, very good dust jacket, with two short closed tears from lower edge.