Austrian School of Law

The Austrian School of Law is a legal philosophy emphasizing individual freedom, voluntary agreements, and minimal government intervention. It views law as an expression of human action driven by personal choice, rooted in classical liberal principles. Proponents believe that laws should protect private property rights, facilitate free markets, and evolve naturally from society’s customs rather than through heavy legislative control. This approach promotes spontaneous order, where social harmony arises from individuals pursuing their own interests within a framework of voluntary cooperation, rather than solely relying on top-down legislation for societal regulation.