Jefferson Davis von Hayek?

Tags: Hayek, Philosophy, Secession

08/01/2025 David Gordon

While Hayek did not write directly about the American Civil War, some of his writings provide insights on the conflict.

Original article: https://mises.org/friday-philosophy/jefferson-davis-von-hayek

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