The Reality of Human Action

Tags: Philosophy and Methodology, Praxeology, Economic Policy

07/24/2024 Wanjiru Njoya

Human action is not a figment of our imaginations, nor is it a social construct. Praxeology describes real and purposeful actions by people who act on what they know or what they believe to be true.

Original Article: The Reality of Human Action

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