Philosophy of economics : a contemporary introduction / Julian Reiss.
Philosophy of Economics: A Contemporary Introduction is the first systematic textbook in the philosophy of economics. It introduces the epistemological, metaphysical and ethical problems that arise in economics, and presents detailed discussions of the solutions that have been offered. Throughout, p...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Routledge,
2013.
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| Series: | Routledge contemporary introductions to philosophy.
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| Summary: | Philosophy of Economics: A Contemporary Introduction is the first systematic textbook in the philosophy of economics. It introduces the epistemological, metaphysical and ethical problems that arise in economics, and presents detailed discussions of the solutions that have been offered. Throughout, philosophical issues are illustrated by and analysed in the context of concrete cases drawn from contemporary economics, the history of economic ideas, and actual economic events. This demonstrates the relevance of philosophy of economics both for the science of economics and for the economy. This text will provide an excellent introduction to the philosophy of economics for students and interested general readers alike. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiii, 331 pages) : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780203559062 0203559061 9781136763328 1136763325 129946954X 9781299469549 9781136763465 1136763465 9781136763397 1136763392 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Source of description: Print version record. |