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A Short History of Man: Progress and Decline

Hans-Hermann Hoppe addresses the rise of family structures, the development of private property, social evolution prior to the Industrial Revolution, and the rise of the state — all without regard for... Read more

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2.3. History Explained

2.3. History Explained

Why did it take so long until we gave up a hunter-gatherer existence in favor of an existence as agricultural settlers? ... Read more

16 Mar 2015

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2.4. Implications and Outlook

2.4. Implications and Outlook

Just as the Industrial Revolution and the attendant escape from the Malthusian trap was by no means a necessary developm... Read more

16 Mar 2015

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3. From Aristocracy To Monarchy To Democracy

3. From Aristocracy To Monarchy To Democracy

Hans-Hermann Hoppe turns the standard account of historical governmental progress on its head. While the state is an evi... Read more

16 Mar 2015

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1.3. The Solution: Theory and History

1.3. The Solution: Theory and History

The technological invention that solved (at least temporarily) the problem of a steadily emerging and re-emerging “exces... Read more

16 Mar 2015

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1.2. The Problem: Theory

1.2. The Problem: Theory

At some point in time the landmass available to help satisfy human needs could no longer be enlarged. In economic jargon... Read more

16 Mar 2015

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1.1. The Setting: History

1.1. The Setting: History

Hoppe begins human history only 50,000 years ago, when “anatomically modern man” had evolved into “behaviorally modern m... Read more

16 Mar 2015

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Introduction: An Austro-Libertarian Reconstruction

Introduction: An Austro-Libertarian Reconstruction

In the introduction to his A Short History of Man: Progress and Decline, Hoppe outlines his goal of contributing to the ... Read more

16 Mar 2015

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Foreword to A Short History of Man

Foreword to A Short History of Man

The Foreword to A Short History of Man: Progress and Decline by Hans-Hermann Hoppe. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.

16 Mar 2015

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2.2. Economic History: The Problem

2.2. Economic History: The Problem

Throughout most of human history, the iron law of wages held sway. From Chapter 2, "From The Malthusian Trap To the Indu... Read more

16 Mar 2015

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2.1. Economic Theory

2.1. Economic Theory

For economic theory the question of how to increase wealth and get rich has a straightforward answer. From Chapter 2, "F... Read more

16 Mar 2015

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