Universität Wien

180146 SE Friedrich Hayek: The Constitution of Liberty (2020W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work

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max. 30 participants
Language: English

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Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

*Special arrangements pertaining to COVID-19 public health regulations:* Depending on public health regulations, the seminar may have to take place in a hybrid online/offline format, or entirely online. The assessment remains the same, and we will use the same time slot for online sessions in which we reproduce the seminar setup with plenary and small group discussions. The seminar sessions will also be transmitted online, so if due to health concerns or travel restrictions, you are unable to attend any in-person seminar sessions, then you should be able to participate in this way. If technical difficulties were to arise, then an alternative task will be found to substitute for the 'active class participation' item.

Wednesday 07.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 14.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 21.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 28.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 04.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 11.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 18.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 25.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 02.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 09.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 16.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 13.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 20.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 27.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

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Aims, contents and method of the course

In this class students will come to grips with the liberal ideal as presented in F. A. Hayek's piece: "The Constitution of Liberty." At the end of the term, students will be able to articulate the main logic behind Hayek's theory and to elaborate on concepts that are central to it. In addition, they should be in a position to critically evaluate a significant subset of his normative and positive claims.

In preparation of each seminar, students will read the assigned core text and, occasionally, relevant scientific publications that will be made available in due time. They will also be expected to complete short, weekly homeworks and to create one podcast during the term. Students should be prepared to briefly explain their homework submission in class.

Assessment and permitted materials

Each of the 10 weekly homeworks will enable the student to earn up to 2 points out of a 100 for the course. A submission of all homeworks will earn the student 4 bonus points. A submission of all but one homeworks will earn the student 2 bonus points.

The elaboration of a podcast will enable the student to earn up to 20 points out of a 100.

Active participation in class will enable the student to earn up to 10 points out of a 100.

The term paper will enable the student to earn up to 50 points out of a 100.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The grading will then be as follows:
85-104 points, 1
70-85 points, 2
60-70 points , 3
50-60 points, 4
less than 50 points, 5.

A positive evaluation requires students to achieve a pass grade (4) and to actively attend the seminar. Two unauthorized absences will be excused.

Examination topics

Part I - Freedom and The Problem of Knowledge
(The Constitution of Liberty - Chapters 1 and 2)
Economics and Knowledge, F. A. Hayek, Economica (1937), 4(13), 33-54.
The Use of Knowledge in Society, F. A. Hayek, AER (1945), 35(4), 519-530.

Part II - Spontaneous Order, Morals, Responsibility, and The Question of Value
(The Constitution of Liberty - Chapters 4 to 6)

Part III - Coercion, the State, and the Rule of Law
(The Constitution of Liberty - Chapters 9, 10, 14, and 15)

Part IV - Applying Hayekian Views to Economic Policy
(The Constitution of Liberty - Chapters 17 to 24)

Reading list

Main text: F. A. Hayek, "The Constitution of Liberty: The Definitive Edition," University of Chicago Press, 2011. Editor: Ronald Hamowy.

Students are expected to purchase the book before the start of the second week.

Further complementary readings will be recommended and made available on MOODLE in due time. All assigned readings will be in English.

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