The Counter-Revolution of Science

Summary

The book «The Counter-Revolution of Science» by Friedrich von Hayek is a critical analysis of the application of scientific methods in the social sciences. Hayek argues that attempts to use the methods of the natural sciences to study society and economics lead to erroneous conclusions and dangerous political consequences. He critiques the idea that social phenomena can be predicted and controlled with the same precision as natural phenomena. Hayek emphasizes the importance of individual freedom and spontaneous order, asserting that complex social systems cannot be fully understood or managed centrally. The book is a significant contribution to the discussion on the limits of scientific knowledge and the role of the state in society.