This work investigates the philosophical foundations and methodological underpinnings that distinguish the Austrian School of economics from other schools of thought. Raimondo Cubeddu, a scholar of political philosophy, examines the evolution of Austrian economic theory by tracing its roots in the works of Carl Menger, Ludwig von Mises, and Friedrich Hayek. The text argues that the school's unique approach to social phenomena is rooted in a specific epistemology that emphasizes individual action and subjective value. By analyzing the intellectual climate of late 19th and 20th-century Europe, the author provides a framework for understanding how these thinkers challenged the positivist methodologies prevalent in mainstream economics.

Experts frequently cite this text as a rigorous academic examination of the philosophical roots of the Austrian School. Readers often note the dense, scholarly nature of the prose, which is intended for those with a background in economic history or political philosophy.