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The Opposite Mirrors. An Essay on the Conventionalist Theory of Institutions.
Eerik Lagerspetz
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Paperback. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPC; HPS; JKV; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160. Weight in Grams: 386.
How do social institutions exist? How do they direct our conduct? The Opposite Mirrors defends the thesis that the existence of institutions is a conventional matter. Ultimately they exist because we believe in their existence, and because they play a role in our practical reasoning. Human action necessarily has an unpredictable aspect; human institutions perform an important task by reducing uncertainty in our interactions. The author applies this thesis to the most important institutions: the law and the monetary system. In his analysis he connects many traditional topics of the philosophy ... Read more
How do social institutions exist? How do they direct our conduct? The Opposite Mirrors defends the thesis that the existence of institutions is a conventional matter. Ultimately they exist because we believe in their existence, and because they play a role in our practical reasoning. Human action necessarily has an unpredictable aspect; human institutions perform an important task by reducing uncertainty in our interactions. The author applies this thesis to the most important institutions: the law and the monetary system. In his analysis he connects many traditional topics of the philosophy ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Series
Law and Philosophy Library
Number of Pages
230
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048145119
SKU
V9789048145119
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