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Economics as Worldly Philosophy
. Ed(S): Blackwell, Ron; Etc.; Chatha, Jaspal; Nell, Edward J. (Professor Of Economics, New School For Social Research, New York, Usa)
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Description for Economics as Worldly Philosophy
Hardback. These essays in worldly philosophy develop central themes such as the importance of historical perspective in economics and the immediacy of politics. These essays also explore methodology, technology in relation to history and the politics inherent in economics. Editor(s): Blackwell, Ron; etc.; Chatha, Jaspal; Nell, Edward J. (Professor of Economics, New School for Social Research, New York, USA). Num Pages: 410 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 30. Weight in Grams: 676.
These essays written by students of Robert Heilbroner, develop central themes in his work - the importance of historical perspective in economics, the connection with the great questions of philosophy, and the immediacy of politics. They begin by criticizing the rational maximizing foundations of conventional theory, finding no place there for history. The essays first explore methodology, then technology in relation to history, the politics inherent in economics, and finally, turn to the great Classics, interpreted in relation to modern questions.
These essays written by students of Robert Heilbroner, develop central themes in his work - the importance of historical perspective in economics, the connection with the great questions of philosophy, and the immediacy of politics. They begin by criticizing the rational maximizing foundations of conventional theory, finding no place there for history. The essays first explore methodology, then technology in relation to history, the politics inherent in economics, and finally, turn to the great Classics, interpreted in relation to modern questions.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
410
Condition
New
Number of Pages
397
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780333494776
SKU
V9780333494776
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99-15
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