Law, Legislation and Liberty

Structure and Organization

Friedrich von Hayek's «Law, Legislation and Liberty» consists of three volumes, each dedicated to different aspects of legal and political philosophy. The first volume, titled «Rules and Order», examines the concept of spontaneous order and the role of rules in society. The second volume, «The Mirage of Social Justice», critiques the idea of social justice and discusses its impact on legal and economic systems. The third volume, «The Political Order of a Free People», analyzes the political structures that support freedom and the rule of law. Each volume is divided into chapters where Hayek elaborates on his arguments and theories, supported by historical examples and philosophical reflections. The book is characterized by deep analytical insight and a quest to understand the complex interactions between law, economics, and politics.