This work investigates the foundational philosophical underpinnings of John Maynard Keynes's economic theories to determine if his political identity has been fundamentally misunderstood. Athol Fitzgibbons, an economist and scholar, examines both published and neglected manuscripts to reconstruct the evolution of Keynes's thought. By analyzing the transition from early philosophical inquiries to later economic policy, the author argues that Keynes's system of political economy deviates significantly from traditional interpretations of political liberalism.

Experts recognize this text as a significant contribution to the history of economic thought, particularly for its focus on the philosophical roots of Keynesianism. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which provides a rigorous challenge to standard interpretations of Keynes's political philosophy.