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Philosophy of Economics – A Contemporary Introduction

Philosophy of Economics
Julian Reiss
Routledge, 2013
Level: advanced
Perspective: Other
Topic: Reflection of Economics
page count: 331 pages
ISBN: 9780415881173

Blurb

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.

Book summary

Julian’s book introduces readers to the field in which many of those challenges are now being articulated.  Questions of ethics, of the nature of human rationality when faced with economic decision-making, of the verifiability of economic models—these questions and more are all now being asked anew about economic practices and decisions. This interview hopes to open those questions to all curious readers. Those seeking more comprehensive—but still widely accessible explanations—can of course turn to, Philosophy of Economics: A Contemporary Introduction.

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