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Paperback. Zustand: New. 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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Zustand: New. A conceptual and historical inquiry into the concept of self-interest before Adam Smith. Series: Ideas in Context. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JF; JFCX; JPA; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 24. Weight in Grams: 462. . 2008. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . .…

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Zustand: New. A conceptual and historical inquiry into the concept of self-interest before Adam Smith. Series: Ideas in Context. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JF; JFCX; JPA; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 24. Weight in Grams: 462. . 2008. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. 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. A study of the history of the concept of self-interest before Adam Smith, in order to understand what it meant when Adam Smith used it as an axiom in The Wealth of Nations. The author shows that Smith's theory refutes the 'selfish hypothesis' yet integrates it at the same time. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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