Choice in Everyday Life - Individuals, Incommensurability and Democracy

Informationen zum Autor Robert Urquhart teaches Economics at the University of Denver. He has published articles on eighteenth-century political economy and the challenge it presents to modern economic theory. Klappentext Social choice and decision-making are key topics in economic theory and Robert Urquhart delves into the world of philosophy in this superb new book. Zusammenfassung Social choice and decision-making are key topics in economic theory and Robert Urquhart delves into the world of philosophy in this superb new book. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction PART I Tragic conflict, ethical order, and the polis 1 Gods and mortals 2 A human order 3 A tragic order PART II Incommensurable choice 4 Taking things seriously 5 Shapes and scales of choice 6 “The Jolly Corner” 7 Necessity and difficulty of life choice 8 The time of crossword puzzles 9 For small values PART III Individuality and democracy 10 The occurrence of individuality 11 Individuals, materialism, and democracy

Product details

• Authors: Robert Urquhart, Robert (Denver University) Urquhart, Urquhart Robert
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.09.2012
• EAN: 9780415648837
• ISBN: 978-0-415-64883-7
• No. of pages: 258
• Series: Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy; Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Business administration; Business & Economics / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History, Philosophy, Economics of industrial organisation, Economics of industrial organization