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- Mar 16, 2015
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.
- Mar 16, 2015
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 old tradition of grand social theory and render the long course of human history from its very beginnings to the present age more intelligible. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
- Mar 16, 2015
1.1. The Setting: History
Hoppe begins human history only 50,000 years ago, when “anatomically modern man” had evolved into “behaviorally modern man.” This is an eminently reasonable starting point, too. From Chapter 1, "On the Origin of Private Property and the Family". Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
- Mar 16, 2015
1.3. The Solution: Theory and History
The technological invention that solved (at least temporarily) the problem of a steadily emerging and re-emerging “excess” of population and the attendant fall of average living standards was a revolutionary change in the entire mode of production. From Chapter 1, "On the Origin of Private Property and the Family". Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
- Mar 16, 2015
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, the supply of the production factor “land” became fixed, and every increase in the size of the human population had to be sustained by the same, unchanged quantity of land. From Chapter 1, "On the Origin of Private Property and the Family". Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
- Mar 16, 2015
2.1. Economic Theory
For economic theory the question of how to increase wealth and get rich has a straightforward answer. From Chapter 2, "From The Malthusian Trap To the Industrial Revolution: Reflections on Social Evolution". Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
- Mar 16, 2015
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 Industrial Revolution: Reflections on Social Evolution". Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
- Mar 16, 2015
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? And why did it take more than another 10,000 years until mankind’s seemingly final escape from the Malthusian trap? From Chapter 2, "From The Malthusian Trap To the Industrial Revolution: Reflections on Social Evolution". Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
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About 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 cherished myths. Narrated by Millian Quinteros. This audio book is made available through the generosity of Mr. Tyler Folger.
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