From Exploitation To Altruism

Author : Ian Steedman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429718816

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From Exploitation To Altruism by Ian Steedman Pdf

"Ricardo, Marx, Jevons and Wicksteed all feature prominently in the following twelve essays - and, indeed, a number of other economists of the past, from Cantillon onwards, will be found to play a role. Nevertheless, these essays do not, for the most part, constitute history of thought for the genuine historian of thought; they are, rather, attempts to broach more general issues via a tolerably close study of particular texts. The first six essays concern issues in classical political economy, particularly - though not exclusively - that of Ricardo and Marx. The previously unpublished essay 7 provides a bridge to the second half of the volume, discussing Wicksteed's first work in political economy, his 1884 J evonian critique of Marx, and some of the debates which that work provoked. Jevons and Wicksteed are also central to essays 8-10. The final three essays (of which 10 and 11 were previously not readily available) are all concerned with various aspects of preferences and of the complex motivations lying behind economic actions. Are the following essays, then, to be classified as 'history of economic thought' or as 'economic theory'? No, they are not: such classification would be futile. What matters is whether or not they are honest in the rendering of other writers' works, accurate in reasoning and both stimulating and enjoyable to read."

Author : Serge-Christophe Kolm,Jean Mercier Ythier
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 948 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2006-07-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780080478210

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Handbook of the Economics of Giving, Altruism and Reciprocity by Serge-Christophe Kolm,Jean Mercier Ythier Pdf

The Handbook on the Economics of Giving, Reciprocity and Altruism provides a comprehensive set of reviews of literature on the economics of nonmarket voluntary transfers. The foundations of the field are reviewed first, with a sequence of chapters that present the hard core of the theoretical and empirical analyses of giving, reciprocity and altruism in economics, examining their relations with the viewpoints of moral philosophy, psychology, sociobiology, sociology and economic anthropology. Secondly, a comprehensive set of applications are considered of all the aspects of society where nonmarket voluntary transfers are significant: family and intergenerational transfers; charity and charitable institutions; the nonprofit economy; interpersonal relations in the workplace; the Welfare State; and international aid. *Every volume contains contributions from leading researchers *Each Handbook presents an accurate, self-contained survey of a particular topic *The series provides comprehensive and accessible surveys

Author : Michele Goodwin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781107355088

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The Global Body Market by Michele Goodwin Pdf

Black and gray markets for body parts are illegal, but also pioneering and inventive. Although this type of criminal activity requires dexterity and innovation, these markets thrive and flourish, sometimes in view of law. On the other hand, altruistic procurement is mired by low participation, which encourages black market transactions. Thousands of patients die each year waiting for an organ or bone marrow donation through the altruistic procurement system, so some turn to the dark side. This book offers a frank discussion of altruism in the global body market. It exposes how researchers exploit their patients' ignorance to harvest tissue samples, blood, and other biologics without consent, chronicles exploitation in the name of altruism, including the non-consensual use of children in dangerous clinical trials, and analyzes social and legal commitments to the value of altruism - offering an important critique of the vulnerability of altruism to corruption, coercion, pressure, and other negative externalities.

Author : Edmund S. Phelps
Publisher : Russell Sage Foundation
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1975-05-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781610446792

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Altruism, Morality, and Economic Theory by Edmund S. Phelps Pdf

Presents a collection of papers by economists theorizing on the roles of altruism and morality versus self-interest in the shaping of human behavior and institutions. Specifically, the authors examine why some persons behave in an altruistic way without any apparent reward, thus defying the economist's model of utility maximization. The chapters are accompanied by commentaries from representatives of other disciplines, including law and philosophy.

Author : Niall Scott,Jonathan Seglow
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2007-11-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780335235261

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Altruism by Niall Scott,Jonathan Seglow Pdf

"A discussion of altruism, drawing on different disiplinary perspectives, could hardly be more timely, and this book is a thoughtful and insightful contribution to the debate." Ruth Chadwick - Distinguished Research Professor and Director, Cardiff University What motivates us to be altruistic? How did an altruistic trait evolve in humans, given that evolutionary theory assumes we are self-interested? What sorts of people are altruistic and in what circumstances? Is the welfare state a channel for altruism or does it crowd out people’s altruistic motivations? This accessible book is the first introduction to the idea of altruism. It explores how we have come to be altruistic, and considers why it is important to remain altruistic, not just for the sake of others, but in order maintain the fragile fabric of human society. The book surveys the history of the concept of altruism and examines it from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, including moral philosophy, evolutionary biology, psychology, economics and political science. It then attempts to bring together the distinct issues and concerns of these disciplines to arrive at a unified understanding of altruism. The rational self-interested individual of economics is compared with the altruist who exhibits the virtues of empathy, compassion and benevolence. The book also discusses heroic altruism, such as that displayed by rescuers of Jews in Nazi-occupied Europe, and psychological experiments which seek to identify the altruistic trait. Scott and Seglow argue that altruism is easily extinguished and hard to nourish, but vital for a fundamentally human future. Academics and students in social sciences and philosophy will find Altruism of great interest. So too will professionals in the voluntary and charitable sectors and journalists involved in communicating social scientific and philosophical ideas to the public.

Author : Max Taylor,Jason Roach,Ken Pease
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317678342

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Evolutionary Psychology and Terrorism by Max Taylor,Jason Roach,Ken Pease Pdf

This book explores the evolutionary context of terrorism and political violence. While evolutionary thinking has come to permeate both biological and social-science theorising, it has not yet been applied systematically to the areas of terrorism and political violence. This volume seeks to do this for the first time. It presents a collection of essays on evolutionary psychology and terrorism, which encourage the reader to approach terrorism from a non-traditional perspective, by developing new approaches to understanding it and those who commit such acts of violence. The book identifies evolutionary thought as heuristically important in the understanding of terrorism, explores the key conceptual themes, and provides an evolutionary (and cross-species) understanding of the community-wide effects of terrorist attacks. The contributors bring forward innovative ideas and concepts to assist the practitioner, analyst and academic to better understand and respond to the threat of terrorism. In doing so this book challenges existing assumptions about terrorism and those who carry out such acts, in order to move the debate into new areas characterized by an emphasis on intellectual quality and rigour, an interdisciplinary approach, and a drawing together of theory and practice. The intention is to provide a sufficient discussion to enable the reader to both understand the relevance of evolutionary thinking to terrorism and political violence, and to appreciate the practical implications of conceptualising problems in this way. This book will be of much interest to students of terrorism and political violence, psychology, criminology and security studies.

Author : M. Lunati
Publisher : Springer
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1997-07-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230373587

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Ethical Issues in Economics by M. Lunati Pdf

A critical perspective on the foundations of economic theory showing the importance of ethical considerations and focusing in particular on altruism, cooperation and equity. Mainstream neoclassical economics is analysed and challenged from a moral and socio-economic perspective, emphasizing the relationship between economics, ethics and politics. Throughout the book the nature of homo economicus is contrasted with that of homo ethicus. Their different moral principles, behavioural rules and values are compared and the importance of this battle for a good and civilised society is emphasised.

Author : Michele Goodwin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Altruism
ISBN : 1107236169

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The Global Body Market by Michele Goodwin Pdf

Black and gray markets for body parts are illegal, but also pioneering and inventive. Although this type of criminal activity requires dexterity and innovation, these markets thrive and flourish, sometimes in view of law. On the other hand, altruistic procurement is mired by low participation, which encourages black market transactions. Thousands of patients die each year waiting for an organ or bone marrow donation through the altruistic procurement system, so some turn to the dark side. This book offers a frank discussion of altruism in the global body market. It exposes how researchers exploit their patients' ignorance to harvest tissue samples, blood, and other biologics without consent, chronicles exploitation in the name of altruism, including the non-consensual use of children in dangerous clinical trials, and analyzes social and legal commitments to the value of altruism - offering an important critique of the vulnerability of altruism to corruption, coercion, pressure, and other negative externalities.

Author : Matthieu Ricard
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 824 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-02
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780316208215

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Altruism by Matthieu Ricard Pdf

The author of the international bestseller Happiness makes a passionate case for altruism -- and why we need it now more than ever. In Happiness, Matthieu Ricard demonstrated that true happiness is not tied to fleeting moments or sensations, but is an enduring state of soul rooted in mindfulness and compassion for others. Now he turns his lens from the personal to the global, with a rousing argument that altruism -- genuine concern for the well-being of others -- could be the saving grace of the 21st century. It is, he believes, the vital thread that can answer the main challenges of our time: the economy in the short term, life satisfaction in the mid-term, and environment in the long term. Ricard's message has been taken up by major economists and thinkers, including Dennis Snower, Amartya Sen, Joseph Stiglitz, and George Soros. Matthieu Ricard makes a robust and passionate case for cultivating altruistic love and compassion as the best means for simultaneously benefitting ourselves and our society. It's a fresh outlook on an ardent struggle -- and one that just might make the world a better place.

Author : David A. Collard
Publisher : New York : Oxford University Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105038715533

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Altruism and Economy by David A. Collard Pdf

Author : Francesco Farina,Frank Hahn,Stefano Vannucci
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0198289812

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Ethics, Rationality, and Economic Behaviour by Francesco Farina,Frank Hahn,Stefano Vannucci Pdf

The connection between economics and ethics is as old as economics itself, and central to both disciplines. The essays included in the present volume provide an analysis of the connections between ethics and economics as viewed from several different - oft

Author : Peter Sýkora,Urban Wiesing
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781317182504

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Altruism Reconsidered by Peter Sýkora,Urban Wiesing Pdf

As the use of human body parts has become increasingly commercialized, a need has arisen for new approaches to regulation that moves beyond the paradigm of altruism. During the course of this discussion, the notion of property has become a key concept. Focusing on practical and conceptual perspectives, the multidisciplinary group of authors, which includes specialists in philosophy, law, sociology, biology and medicine, have come together with practicing lawyers to consider both legal provisions and patterns of regulation in countries across Europe. Identifying divergences between different legal traditions, the authors explore various conceptual models which could be used to improve and to guide policy making. With this twin focus on practical and conceptual perspectives, this volume sets the standard for a detailed and innovative discussion of issues surrounding the regulation of research on human tissue.

Author : Oded Stark
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1999-10-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0521663733

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Altruism and Beyond by Oded Stark Pdf

Revised, updated and in paperback, studies altruistic and nonaltruistic motives for transfers between families and groups.

Author : Arup Mitra
Publisher : Atlantic Publishers & Dist
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Families
ISBN : 8126901462

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A Letter to Mother by Arup Mitra Pdf

It Is A Story Written In The Form Of A Letter From A Son To His Mother. It Unravels The Sufferings Of The Mother That The Son Recounts At A Special Moment Of His Life. Through A Particular Case The Narration Sings The Melody Of Several Unsung Words Of Misery Of Countless Indian Women, Who Have Either Passed Away Or Still Continue To Dwell In Misfortune. Even In The Midst Of Affluence They Stand As The Most Helpless Lot. The Story Unfolds Some Of The Basic Causes Of Their Vulnerability And Implicitly Highlights The Means And Ways To Their Empowerment. That It Is Better To Be Exploited In The Labour Market Than At Home Is Reflected In The Analysis. The Text Carries Out A Psychological Analysis Of The Characters And Tries To Capture The Dilemmas, Conflicts, Disturbances And The Struggle Of The Human Mind To Retain Peace. It Ends With A Note Of Optimism As It Unfolds The Journey Of Life From The Domestic To The Eternal And Celebrates The Resilience Of The Human Spirit, Which Ultimately Remains Beyond All Sufferings And Sorrow. What Is Transient Meets Its End But Only To Rise Again In The Sky Of Eternity, Light And Hope.

Author : Stephen F. Frowen,Peter E. Earl
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Economics
ISBN : 9780415101622

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Economics as an Art of Thought by Stephen F. Frowen,Peter E. Earl Pdf

Scholars from around the world with a wide range of theoretical perspectives probe into typical Shacklean themes of time and money, uncertainty and expectation and into the roots of Shackle's philosophical and methodological stance.