Austrian economics without extreme apriorism: A critical reply
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Abstract In this paper I will analyze and criticize Linsbichler’s recent proposition to interpret the fundamental axiom of Praxeology as analytic. first describe problem situation. then proposed solution his problem; namely interpretation argue that idea does not fully utilize critical potentials are available improve axiom. propose an alternative which call ‘critical interpretation’ conserves progressive aspects proposal while eliminating undesirable ones.
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عنوان ژورنال: Synthese
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['0039-7857', '1573-0964']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11229-021-03249-7