Self-Interest before Adam Smith: A Genealogy of Economic ScienceCambridge University Press, 2003 M09 4 - 279 páginas Self-Interest before Adam Smith inquires into the foundations of economic theory. It is generally assumed that the birth of modern economic science, marked by the publication of The Wealth of Nations in 1776, was the triumph of the 'selfish hypothesis' (the idea that self-interest is the motive of human action). Yet, as a neo-Epicurean idea, this hypothesis had been a matter of controversy for over a century and Smith opposed it from a neo-Stoic point of view. But how can the Epicurean principles of orthodox economic theory be reconciled with the Stoic principles of Adam Smith's philosophy? Pierre Force shows how Smith's theory refutes the 'selfish hypothesis' and integrates it at the same time. He also explains how Smith appropriated Rousseau's 'republican' critique of modern commercial society, and makes the case that the autonomy of economic science is an unintended consequence of Smith's 'republican' principles. |
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... appears only once , in the context of a discussion of religion . Smith explains that in the Catholic Church , “ the industry and zeal of the inferior clergy are kept more alive by the powerful motive of self - interest than perhaps in ...
... appears only once , in the context of a discussion of religion . Smith explains that in the Catholic Church , “ the industry and zeal of the inferior clergy are kept more alive by the powerful motive of self - interest than perhaps in ...
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... appears as a fervent republican . What I argue , however , following 8 Adam Smith , The Theory of Moral Sentiments ( sixth edition ) , The Glasgow Edition of the Works and Correspondence of Adam Smith , vol . 1 , edited by D.D. Raphael ...
... appears as a fervent republican . What I argue , however , following 8 Adam Smith , The Theory of Moral Sentiments ( sixth edition ) , The Glasgow Edition of the Works and Correspondence of Adam Smith , vol . 1 , edited by D.D. Raphael ...
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... appear as radically strange and foreign to us. This also would teach us little, and the study of the past would be a matter of mere intellectual curiosity. I agree with Gadamer that the locus of hermeneutics is somewhere between ...
... appear as radically strange and foreign to us. This also would teach us little, and the study of the past would be a matter of mere intellectual curiosity. I agree with Gadamer that the locus of hermeneutics is somewhere between ...
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... appear to be such dispositions as benevolence and generosity; such affections as love, friendship, compassion, gratitude. These sentiments have their causes, effects, objects, and operations, marked by common language and observation ...
... appear to be such dispositions as benevolence and generosity; such affections as love, friendship, compassion, gratitude. These sentiments have their causes, effects, objects, and operations, marked by common language and observation ...
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... appear, it pretty much describes the historical development of the debate. 25 George J. Stigler and Gary S. Becker, “De Gustibus Non Est Disputandum,” American Economic Review 67:2 (1977), p. 76. 26 Ibid. 27 Ibid. 28 Elster Nuts and ...
... appear, it pretty much describes the historical development of the debate. 25 George J. Stigler and Gary S. Becker, “De Gustibus Non Est Disputandum,” American Economic Review 67:2 (1977), p. 76. 26 Ibid. 27 Ibid. 28 Elster Nuts and ...
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2 Epicurean vs Stoic schemes | 48 |
3 Selfinterest and reason | 91 |
4 Passions interests and society | 135 |
5 Interested and disinterested commerce | 169 |
6 Selfinterest and the public good | 205 |
Conclusion | 256 |
Bibliography | 264 |
Index | 276 |
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Self-Interest before Adam Smith: A Genealogy of Economic Science Pierre Force Vista previa limitada - 2003 |
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