Economics, Ethics, and Ancient Thought (Record no. 4570)
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| International Standard Book Number | 9781317556374 |
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| Source of stock number/acquisition | Taylor & Francis |
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| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Donald G. Richards |
| 245 10 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Economics, Ethics, and Ancient Thought |
| Remainder of title | Towards a virtuous public policy |
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| Edition statement | 1 |
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| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | Oxford |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Routledge |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 20170120 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 198 p |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Expansion of summary note | It is argued that the normative and ethical presuppositions of standard economics render the discipline incapable of addressing an important class of problems involving human choices. Economics adopts too thin an account both of human motivation and of "the good" for individuals and for society. It is recommended that economists and policy-makers look back to ancient philosophy for guidance on the good life and good society considered in terms of eudaimonism, or human flourishing. Economics, Ethics, and Ancient Thought begins by outlining the limitations of the normative and ethical presuppositions that underpin standard economic theory, before going on to suggest alternative normative and ethical traditions that can supplement or replace those associated with standard economic thinking. In particular, this book considers the ethical thought of ancient thinkers, particularly the ancient Greeks and their concept of eudaimonia , arguing that within those traditions better alternatives can be found to the rational choice utilitarianism characteristic of modern economic theory and policy. This volume is of great interest to those who study economic theory and philosophy, history of economic thought and philosophy of social science, as well as public policy professionals. |
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