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Frank H. Knight

Prophet of Freedom

Palgrave Macmillan

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Part of the book series: Great Thinkers in Economics (GTE)

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
  2. A Prophet and a Pioneer

    • David Cowan
    Pages 1-25
  3. Knightian Uncertainty

    • David Cowan
    Pages 27-74
  4. The Grand Crusade

    • David Cowan
    Pages 75-98
  5. Knight contra mundum

    • David Cowan
    Pages 99-127
  6. The Economic Organization

    • David Cowan
    Pages 129-151
  7. Understanding the Ethics of Competition

    • David Cowan
    Pages 153-180
  8. Welfare Economics

    • David Cowan
    Pages 181-205
  9. Freedom and Reform

    • David Cowan
    Pages 207-223
  10. The Economic Order and Religion

    • David Cowan
    Pages 225-245
  11. Back Matter

    Pages 271-288

About this book

This book argues for the reconsideration of Frank Knight and the Chicago School of Economic thought in a post-Financial Crisis world. The author posits that the discussion of the founder of "Knightian Uncertainty" can reveal new insights into what the economy can do for society, as his prophetic insights can offer a view into the soul of the modern economy. The book first considers Frank Knight's early history and the unfolding of his economic philosophy before going on to evaluate his enduring legacy. All those interested in the influence of political and religious philosophy on economics will be delighted to discover the lasting impact of this great economic thinker. 

Authors and Affiliations

  • Boston College, Toronto, Canada

    David Cowan

About the author

David Cowan is a communications advisor to global corporations, author and a visiting scholar at Boston College, USA. He has worked for numerous financial and industrial organizations, with over 25 years of experience, and he has written for many publications including the Journal of Theological Studies. He studied at Glasgow (UK), Oxford (UK) and St Andrews (UK), where he earned his PhD in the schools of Divinity and International Relations.

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Softcover Book USD 54.99
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Hardcover Book USD 54.99
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