Rousseau S Economic Philosophy

Author : Bertil Fridén
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 172 pages
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Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789401152945

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Rousseau’s Economic Philosophy by Bertil Fridén Pdf

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.

Author : Bertil Friden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1998-10-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9401152950

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Rousseau's Economic Philosophy by Bertil Friden Pdf

Author : Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2008-08-14
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780199538966

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Discourse on Political Economy and The Social Contract by Jean-Jacques Rousseau Pdf

Censored in its own time, the Social Contract (1762) remains a key source of democratic belief and is one of the classics of political theory. This new translation is fully annotated and indexed. The volume also contains the opening chapter of the manuscript version of the Contract, together with the long article on Political Economy, a work traditionally between the Contract and Rousseau's earlier masterpiece, the Discourse on Inequality.

Author : Jean Rousseau
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1537060902

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On Political Economy by Jean Rousseau Pdf

Jean Jacques Rousseau was a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer of the 18th century. Jean Jacques Rousseau's political philosophy influenced the Enlightenment in France and across Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution and the overall development of modern political and educational thought. On Political Economy is one of Jean Jacques Rousseau's works which has influenced politics & government throughout the world. On Political Economy espouses Jean Jacques Rousseau's concepts of The General Will as a way for individuals' self interest to unite for a common good. Jean Jacques Rousseau explains that the origing of the word Economy, or OEconomy, is derived from oikos, a house, and nomos, law, and meant originally only the wise and legitimate government of the house for the common good of the whole family. The meaning of the term was then extended to the government of that great family, the State. To distinguish these two senses of the word, the latter is called general or political economy, and the former domestic or particular economy. Rousseau goes on to explain that two senses of the word economy differ too much in extent to be regulated in the same manner. On Political Economy is often required reading for courses in economics, philosophy, political economy, politics & government, and politics & social sciences.

Author : Nicholas Capaldi,Gordon Lloyd
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781784712532

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Liberty and Equality in Political Economy by Nicholas Capaldi,Gordon Lloyd Pdf

Liberty and Equality in Political Economy is an evolutionary account of the ongoing debate between two narratives: Locke and liberty versus Rousseau and equality. Within this book, Nicholas Capaldi and Gordon Lloyd view these authors and their texts as parts of a conversation, therefore highlighting a new perspective on the texts themselves.

Author : Ragip Ege,Herrade Igersheim
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136666827

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Freedom and Happiness in Economic Thought and Philosophy by Ragip Ege,Herrade Igersheim Pdf

Starting from a distinction made by the American philosopher, John Rawls, in 2000 between two kinds of liberalism, "liberalism of freedom" and "liberalism of happiness", this book presents a range of articles by economists and philosophers debating the most fundamental aspects of the subject. These include the exact significance of Rawls’ distinction and how it can be related to European political philosophy on the one hand and to utilitarianism on the other hand; the various definitions of happiness and freedom and their implications and the informational basis of individual preferences. The objectives of the book are twofold: first, it is devoted to a thorough analysis of the founding texts of both liberalisms. It aims to determine the logic of selection of the concepts which these traditions consider as relevant. The Kantian pair "Reasonable"/"Rational" can be seen as the basis on which these concepts are defined, our final concern being to reveal the profound relations of complementarity between them: we call it reconciliation. Secondly, we consider a fundamental issue of welfare economics – how to appraise individual preferences – in light of the Rawlsian distinction. It is emphasized that neither a criterion based on liberalism of freedom by itself, nor an evaluation in terms of liberalism of happiness by itself exhausts the question of utility. One must combine both aspects in order to cope with that issue. To do so, it is claimed that one can resort to the concept of metaranking of preferences. All the contributions included in this book are the outcomes of a collective research project of three years. The contributors come from a variety of backgrounds and yet are unified in developing a specific position about freedom and happiness. This book should be of interest to those focusing on the history of economic thought as well as moral, political and economic philosophy.

Author : Jean Jacques Rousseau
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1627300007

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A Discourse on Political Economy by Jean Jacques Rousseau Pdf

A revolutionary and controversial work, this book is a classic of political theory and a key source of democratic ideals. Rousseau's concepts of "the general will" as a way for individuals' self-interest to unite for a common good, and the individual's submission to government by contract, stand at the heart of democracy. A must-read book for all who care about the foundations of liberty.

Author : Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105002512940

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Of the Social Contract, Or, Principles of Political Right & Discourse on Political Economy by Jean-Jacques Rousseau Pdf

Author : Jean Jacques Rousseau
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1537079212

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The Social Contract, a Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, and a Discourse on Polictical Ecomonmy by Jean Jacques Rousseau Pdf

Jean Jacques Rousseau was a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer of the 18th century. Jean Jacques Rousseau's political philosophy influenced the Enlightenment in France and across Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution and the overall development of modern political and educational thought. This anthology volume contains three of Jean Jacques Roussseau's most important works: The Social Contract; A Discourse on The Origin of Inequality; And A Discourse on Political Economy. The Social Contract is one of Jean Jacques Rousseau's works which has influenced politics & government throughout the world. The Social Contract espouses Jean Jacques Rousseau's theory on free will & determinism by delving into what he viewed as the best way to establish a political community in the face of the problems of commercial society. Originally published in 1762, the work helped to inspire political reforms and revolutions in Europe, especially in France. Jean Jacques Rousseau's The Social Contract argued against the idea that monarchs were divinely empowered to legislate and control politics & government; as Rousseau asserts, only the people, who are sovereign, have that all-powerful right. The Social Contract is often required reading for courses in philosophy, politics & government, and politics & social sciences. On The Origin of Inequality is one of Jean Jacques Rousseau's works which has influenced politics & government throughout the world. On The Origin of Inequality espouses Jean Jacques Rousseau's view that private property is the original source and basis of all inequality. While indirectly delving into the subject of free will & determinism, Rousseau also discusses two types of inequality; natural, or physical inequality, and ethical, or moral inequality. On The Origin of Inequality is often required reading for courses in philosophy, politics & government, and politics & social sciences. On Political Economy espouses Jean Jacques Rousseau's concepts of The General Will as a way for individuals' self interest to unite for a common good. Jean Jacques Rousseau explains that the origing of the word Economy, or OEconomy, is derived from oikos, a house, and nomos, law, and meant originally only the wise and legitimate government of the house for the common good of the whole family. The meaning of the term was then extended to the government of that great family, the State. To distinguish these two senses of the word, the latter is called general or political economy, and the former domestic or particular economy. Rousseau goes on to explain that two senses of the word economy differ too much in extent to be regulated in the same manner. On Political Economy is often required reading for courses in economics, philosophy, political economy, politics & government, and politics & social sciences.

Author : Jean-Jacques Rousseau,G. D. H. Cole
Publisher : Digireads.com Publishing
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1420926977

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The Social Contract, a Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, And a Discourse on Political Economy by Jean-Jacques Rousseau,G. D. H. Cole Pdf

Jean-Jacques Rousseau writes, Man is born free; and everywhere he is in chains. This statement exemplifies the main idea behind The Social Contract, in other words that man is essentially free if it weren't for the oppression of political organizations such as government. Rousseau goes on to lay forth the principles that he deems most important for achieving political right amongst people. Contained within this volume are also two discourses by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. In A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality Rousseau examines the causes of the inequalities that exist among men concluding that it is the natural result of the formation of any civilization. In A Discourse on Political Economy Rousseau examines the nature of politics and their effect on people. These three works lay a solid foundation for the political philosophy of Rousseau and are a must read for any student of political science or philosophy.

Author : Jean Jacques Rousseau
Publisher : Bedford/St. Martin's
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1978-03-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0312694466

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On the Social Contract by Jean Jacques Rousseau Pdf

This Critical edition of Rousseau’s most important work offers the definitive modern translation of the work itself and complete translations of its two predecessors, Political Economy and the Geneva Manuscript. The text includes an extensive introduction and notes that provide interpretive and biographical information and clarify many previously obscure references in the text.

Author : Istvan Hont
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780674286191

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Politics in Commercial Society by Istvan Hont Pdf

Scholars normally emphasize the contrast between the two great eighteenth-century thinkers Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Adam Smith. Rousseau is seen as a critic of modernity; Smith as an apologist. However, Istvan Hont finds significant commonalities in their work, arguing that both were theorists of commercial society but from different perspectives.

Author : Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Publisher : Great Books in Philosophy
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : UOM:39015047867166

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The Social Contract by Jean-Jacques Rousseau Pdf

With the publication of The Social Contract in 1761, Jean-Jacques Rousseau took his place among the leading political philosophers of the Enlightenment. Like his contractarian predecessors (Thomas Hobbes and John Locke), Rousseau sought to ground his political theory in an understanding of human nature, which he believed to be basically good but corrupted by the conflicting interests within society. Here self-interest degenerated into a state of war from which humanity could only be extricated by the imposition of a contract. As a party to the compact, each individual would find his true interest served within the political expression of the community of man, or the "general will." What is the content of human nature and how does it compel mankind to come together to create a civil society? What form does this society take? What benefits does it offer its citizens, and what must each individual sacrifice to reap its rewards? How does sovereign power manifest itself, and what consequences follow for those who choose not to abide by the "general will"? Does Rousseau's political theory set forth a blueprint for democracy -- one that results in equality, universal suffrage, and popular sovereignty -- or is it a recipe for central state totalitarianism? These are just a few of the complex questions that will confront readers of The Social Contract. Whatever their intent or ultimate result, Jean-Jacques Rousseau's views on the state and man's relationship to it have culminated in one of the most powerful and compelling pieces of political philosophy ever written.

Author : Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Publisher : Digireads.com
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 142097792X

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A Discourse on the Origin of Inequality by Jean-Jacques Rousseau Pdf

Genevan philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau was one of the most influential figures of the 18th century. His political philosophy has been pointed to as a major contributing factor in causing the French Revolution. Social and economic inequality has been a pervasive element of human existence for the entirety of recorded history. The causes of this inequality are principal to the discussion of political, legal, and economic theory. Rousseau acknowledges two primary forces that bring about inequality in the world. The first is that which arises from natural law. Given the fact that some men are more capable in both their desire and ability to produce wealth, it is only natural that some inequality will arise. Rousseau argued however that a greater inequality comes from a secondary cause, that which arises from the structural deficiencies of civil society. Central to "A Discourse on on the Origin of Inequality" is the idea that as civilizations have grown so has the power of the privileged to gain an unnatural advantage over the weaker members of society. As relevant today as when first written, the influence of Rousseau's philosophy on the development of modern society cannot be overstated. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and follows the translation of G. D. H. Cole.

Author : Matt Qvortrup
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781847795823

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The Political Philosophy of Jean-Jacques Rousseau by Matt Qvortrup Pdf

This electronic version has been made available under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-ND) open access license. This exciting new text presents the first overview of Jean Jacques Rousseau's work from a political science perspective. Was Rousseau--the great theorist of the French Revolution--really a conservative? This original study argues that the he was a constitutionalist much closer to Madison, Montesquieu, and Locke than to revolutionaries. Outlining his profound opposition to Godless materialism and revolutionary change, this book finds parallels between Rousseau and Burke, as well as showing how Rousseau developed the first modern theory of nationalism. The book presents an integrated political analysis of Rousseau's educational, ethical, religious and political writings, and will be essential reading for students of politics, philosophy and the history of ideas.