Lecture
Rationality and Toleration in the Liberalism of Von Mises
In this lecture, Mehdi Tadayoni examines the relationship between rationality, toleration, and freedom in the liberal thought of Ludwig von Mises. His discussion shows that Mises's liberalism is not merely an economic theory but is founded on a rational understanding of social coexistence and the avoidance of coercion.
About this video
This video is from the seventy-first session of the Goftar va Andisheh (Speech and Thought) meetings, held in December 2023 in Shiraz, dedicated to the topic of "Rationality and Toleration in the Liberalism of Von Mises." The speaker at this session is Mehdi Tadayoni.
The central focus of the discussion is a rereading of Ludwig von Mises's liberalism from the perspective of rationality and toleration. Within this framework, liberalism is understood not only as a defense of the free market but also as an effort to organize social life based on dialogue, freedom of choice, limiting coercion, and accepting human plurality.
The importance of this discussion lies in the fact that Von Mises's name is usually associated above all with market economics and the Austrian School, but in this session, the philosophical and ethical aspects of his thought are highlighted. From this perspective, understanding Mises's liberalism can contribute to our contemporary debates about freedom, tolerance, political rationality, and the relationship between the state and society.
