
Philosophy of Economy
The World as Household
S. N. Bulgakov(Author)
Catherine Evtuhov(Editor)
Yale University Press
Published on 11. May 2000
Book
Hardback
350 pages
978-0-300-07990-6 (ISBN)
Description
The writings of Sergei Bulgakov (1871-1944), like those of other major social thinkers of Russia's Silver Age, were obliterated from public consciousness under Soviet rule. Discovered again after eighty years of silence, Bulgakov's work speaks with remarkable directness to the postmodern listener. This outstanding translation of Philosophy of Economy brings to English-language speakers for the first time a major work of social theory written by a critical figure in the Russian tradition of liberal thought. What is unique about Bulgakov, Catherine Evtuhov explains in her introduction to this book, is that he bridges two worlds. His social thought is firmly based in the Western tradition, yet some of his ideas reflect a specifically Russian way of thinking about society. Though arguing strenuously in favour of political and social liberty, Bulgakov repudiates the individualistic basis of Western liberalism in favour of a conception of human dignity that is compatible with collectivity. His economic theory stresses the spiritual content of life in the world and imagines national life as a kind of giant household.
Bulgakov's work, with its singularly postmodern balance between Western and non-Western, offers fascinating implications for those in the process of reevaluating ideologies in post-Soviet Russia and in America as well.
Bulgakov's work, with its singularly postmodern balance between Western and non-Western, offers fascinating implications for those in the process of reevaluating ideologies in post-Soviet Russia and in America as well.
Reviews / Votes
"Evtuhov's translation reveals a sympathetic understanding of Bulgakov's patterns of thought and his philosophical assumptions. It is an informed translation." Maria Carlson, University of KansasMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 140 mm
Weight
520 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-300-07990-6 (9780300079906)
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Persons
Catherine Evtuhov is associate professor of history at Georgetown University.
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