Ludwig von Mises Quote: Why Science Cannot Dictate What Ought To Be!

„Planners claim that their plans are scientific and that, among decent people with good intentions, there can be no disagreements about them. Yet there is no such thing as a "scientific ought." Science serves to determine what is. It can never prescribe what ought to be or what goals people should pursue. It is a fact that people disagree in their value judgments. It is outrageous to arrogate to oneself the right to override others' plans and force them to submit to the planner's design.“

Ludwig von MisesLudwig von Mises explains why science cannot dictate normative oughts and that individual freedom is inviolable.

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Ludwig von Mises was an Austrian economist, social philosopher, and one of the leading figures of the Austrian School of economics.

An important quote highlighting the limits of science in normative claims and emphasizing the significance of individual freedom.

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Ludwig von Mises (1881–1973) was a prominent Austrian economist and social philosopher, known for his contributions to the Austrian School of economics. He significantly influenced libertarian and free-market economic theory and was a critic of socialism and interventionism.