Self-Interest before Adam Smith: A Genealogy of Economic ScienceCambridge University Press, 4 вер. 2003 р. - 279 стор. Self-Interest before Adam Smith inquires into the foundations of economic theory. It is generally assumed that the birth of modern economic science, marked by the publication of The Wealth of Nations in 1776, was the triumph of the 'selfish hypothesis' (the idea that self-interest is the motive of human action). Yet, as a neo-Epicurean idea, this hypothesis had been a matter of controversy for over a century and Smith opposed it from a neo-Stoic point of view. But how can the Epicurean principles of orthodox economic theory be reconciled with the Stoic principles of Adam Smith's philosophy? Pierre Force shows how Smith's theory refutes the 'selfish hypothesis' and integrates it at the same time. He also explains how Smith appropriated Rousseau's 'republican' critique of modern commercial society, and makes the case that the autonomy of economic science is an unintended consequence of Smith's 'republican' principles. |
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... feeling and condolence for the misfortune and calamities of others . " 35 This fits within Mandeville's general argument that virtues are nothing but the manifestation of various passions . Smith , however , makes his own use of the ...
... feeling and condolence for the misfortune and calamities of others . " 35 This fits within Mandeville's general argument that virtues are nothing but the manifestation of various passions . Smith , however , makes his own use of the ...
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... feeling. Similarly, in his analysis of the spectator's feelings regarding the slaughter of a child, Rousseau notices that the witness has “no personal interest”41 in what is happening. This is a crucial point for Rousseau: pity cannot ...
... feeling. Similarly, in his analysis of the spectator's feelings regarding the slaughter of a child, Rousseau notices that the witness has “no personal interest”41 in what is happening. This is a crucial point for Rousseau: pity cannot ...
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... feeling . Affirming the authenticity of pity is a primary concern for Smith as well . After stating it in the opening lines of The Theory of Moral Sentiments , he comes back to this issue in his examination of systems of moral philoso ...
... feeling . Affirming the authenticity of pity is a primary concern for Smith as well . After stating it in the opening lines of The Theory of Moral Sentiments , he comes back to this issue in his examination of systems of moral philoso ...
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... feeling strongly than of analyzing accurately . " 57 We also know that in a letter to Hume , Smith called Rousseau a “ hypocritical pedant . ” 58 At first sight , these quotes seem totally inconsistent with the notion that Smith might ...
... feeling strongly than of analyzing accurately . " 57 We also know that in a letter to Hume , Smith called Rousseau a “ hypocritical pedant . ” 58 At first sight , these quotes seem totally inconsistent with the notion that Smith might ...
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2 Epicurean vs Stoic schemes | 48 |
3 Selfinterest and reason | 91 |
4 Passions interests and society | 135 |
5 Interested and disinterested commerce | 169 |
6 Selfinterest and the public good | 205 |
Conclusion | 256 |
Bibliography | 264 |
Index | 276 |
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