Rousseau’s Economic Philosophy

Beyond the Market of Innocents

Business & Finance, Economics, Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
Cover of the book Rousseau’s Economic Philosophy by Bertil Fridén, Springer Netherlands
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Bertil Fridén ISBN: 9789401152945
Publisher: Springer Netherlands Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Bertil Fridén
ISBN: 9789401152945
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

An increasing body of literature concerns the economics of those highly appreciated qualities of life that are not easily provided by market exchange. Today these problems are visible as never before, for example environmental problems. But already at the dawn of industrial society the problem had been observed by Rousseau. His statements on the economy claim to take these problems into account with due importance. In this way his economic philosophy concerns a different domain of the economy from, for example, Adam Smith's work. Rousseau's philosophy attempts to consider phenomena later labeled information asymmetries and information costs, bargaining, collective good problems. Some of Rousseau's most puzzling social proposals (on theater, women, music, etc.) can be explained by his well-argued conviction that an optimal economy demands a high social morale, a communicative morale. He proposes an economic philosophy for the most important properties of richness - such as experiencing the unique, and being free although dependent on others (empowerment). It is for the adult capable of true deliberation, not for the trifle of the innocent child. He develops a concept of richness that is close to the Aristotelian capability-concept, later explored by Amartya Sen.
Rousseau's economic philosophy has not been treated in a monograph before. The book should be rewarding to those interested in social theory, the history of social and economic thought, problems at the margins of market exchange, e.g. cultural economics, environmental economics, students of Rousseau and the thought of the 18th century, welfare economic theory in the direction of Arrow or Sen, and Poanyi's and others' theses about the transition from selfsufficiency to market.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

An increasing body of literature concerns the economics of those highly appreciated qualities of life that are not easily provided by market exchange. Today these problems are visible as never before, for example environmental problems. But already at the dawn of industrial society the problem had been observed by Rousseau. His statements on the economy claim to take these problems into account with due importance. In this way his economic philosophy concerns a different domain of the economy from, for example, Adam Smith's work. Rousseau's philosophy attempts to consider phenomena later labeled information asymmetries and information costs, bargaining, collective good problems. Some of Rousseau's most puzzling social proposals (on theater, women, music, etc.) can be explained by his well-argued conviction that an optimal economy demands a high social morale, a communicative morale. He proposes an economic philosophy for the most important properties of richness - such as experiencing the unique, and being free although dependent on others (empowerment). It is for the adult capable of true deliberation, not for the trifle of the innocent child. He develops a concept of richness that is close to the Aristotelian capability-concept, later explored by Amartya Sen.
Rousseau's economic philosophy has not been treated in a monograph before. The book should be rewarding to those interested in social theory, the history of social and economic thought, problems at the margins of market exchange, e.g. cultural economics, environmental economics, students of Rousseau and the thought of the 18th century, welfare economic theory in the direction of Arrow or Sen, and Poanyi's and others' theses about the transition from selfsufficiency to market.

More books from Springer Netherlands

Cover of the book Risk Methodologies for Technological Legacies by Bertil Fridén
Cover of the book Fish Physiology: Recent Advances by Bertil Fridén
Cover of the book The Tragic Protest by Bertil Fridén
Cover of the book The Ecology of Invasions by Animals and Plants by Bertil Fridén
Cover of the book Zoonoses - Infections Affecting Humans and Animals by Bertil Fridén
Cover of the book Transitions to Sustainability by Bertil Fridén
Cover of the book Clay Microstructure by Bertil Fridén
Cover of the book The Justification of Scientific Change by Bertil Fridén
Cover of the book The Philosophical Legacy of Behaviorism by Bertil Fridén
Cover of the book Integrated Regional Risk Assessment, Vol. II by Bertil Fridén
Cover of the book Manganese Ores of Supergene Zone: Geochemistry of Formation by Bertil Fridén
Cover of the book Environmental Health for All by Bertil Fridén
Cover of the book Rock-forming Minerals in Thin Section by Bertil Fridén
Cover of the book Bridging the Skills Gap between Work and Education by Bertil Fridén
Cover of the book Making Moral Decisions by Bertil Fridén
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy