Department Chair
Andrew D. Nicholls, Ph.D., Professor of History
Date of Award
12-2012
Access Control
Open Access
Degree Name
History, M.A.
Department
History and Social Studies Education Department
Advisor
Gary Marotta, Ph.D., Professor of History
Department Home page
http://history.buffalostate.edu/
First Reader
Gary Marotta, Ph.D., Professor of History
Second Reader
John D. Abromeit, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History
Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THESIS
Ralph Raico: Champion of Authentic Liberalism
This paper explores the intellectual life and writings of Professor Emeritus in History at Buffalo State College, Ralph Raico. The central thesis seeks to portray Professor Raico as the great modern libertarian revisionist historian, and the great modern champion of historical, classical liberalism. More broadly, the work attempts to solidify Professor Raico’s reputation as a major figure in the modern American libertarian movement.
Raico’s intellectual foundations are fully developed, beginning from grade school at Bronx High School of Science, to his attendance of Ludwig von Mises’s New York University seminar, to his P.h.D. work under Friedrich A. Hayek at the University of Chicago. His close associations with other libertarian giants, such as Ayn Rand and Murray Rothbard, are also explored. Raico’s overall academic achievements are surveyed, including his editing of the New Individualist Review and Inquiry magazine, his years at Buffalo State College, and some of his major writings. This work is written in a spirit of commemoration.
Recommended Citation
Stanford, Daniel P., "Ralph Raico: Champion of Authentic Liberalism" (2012). History Theses. 13.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/history_theses/13
