The Theory of the Individual in Economics
Identity and Value
1st Edition
Published on 20. March 2003
224 pages
978-1-134-63346-3 (ISBN)
Description
The concept of the individual and his/her motivations is a bedrock of philosophy. All strands of thought at heart come down to a particular theory of the individual. Economics, though, is guilty of taking this hugely important concept without questioning how we theorise it. This superb book remedies this oversight.The new approach put forward by Da
Reviews / Votes
'John Davis has written a fascinating book ... [his] critique is clear, elegant, and compelling ... [he] earns high points for clarity, persuasiveness, scholarship, and style. Moreover, the reader who is uncommitted but open minded about mainstream and heterodox economics will find this a powerful and convincing book. It is an excellent choice for graduate students.' - William Waller, Journal of Economic Issues'Overall, this is a superb book. It is highly recommended as a meticulous and scholarly review of the literature.' - Geoffrey M. Hodgson, Economica
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Reflowable
File size
1,32 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-63346-3 (9781134633463)
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Content
Acknowledgements, 1. Framing the Issues Part 1 - Orthodox Economics 2. The Atomistic Individual 3. Re-identification: Preferences and Human Capital 4. Individuation: Multiple Selves 5. After the fall: The machinery of choice Part II - Heterodox Economics 6. The Embedded Individual 7. Individuation: Collective intentionality 8. Re-identification: Capabilities 9. Before the fall: Value in economics 10. Revising the issues, References, Index
