Foundations of Social Choice Theory

Klappentext A new examination of the philosophical foundations of social choice theory, in its context as the outgrowth of welfare economics. The essays advance both criticisms and suggestions for alternative approaches. Zusammenfassung First published in 1986! this volume of essays offers an examination of the philosophical foundations of social choice theory! in its context as the outgrowth of welfare economics. The essays advance both criticisms and suggestions for alternative approaches. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Notes on contributors; Introduction Jon Elster and Aanund Hylland; 1. Lady Chatterley's Lover and Doctor Fischer's Bomb Party: liberalism, Pareto optimality and the problem of objectionable preferences Brian Barry; 2. The purpose and significance of social choice theory: some general remarks and an application to the 'Lady Chatterley problem' Aanund Hylland; 3. Laundering preferences Robert E. Goodin; 4. The market and the forum: three varieties of political theory Jon Elster; 5. An historical materialist alternative to welfarism John E. Roemer; 6. Interpersonal comparisons: preference, good and the intrinsic reward of a life Allan Gibbard; 7. Judging interpersonal interests Donald Davidson; 8. Foundations of social choice theory: an epilogue Amartya Sen; Index.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Jon Elster, Elster Jon, Aanund Hylland, Hylland Aanund
• Collaboration: Jon Elster (Editeur), Gudmund Hernes (Editeur), Aanund Hylland (Editeur)
• Edition: External catalogues UK
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 05.05.2009
• EAN: 9780521389136
• ISBN: 978-0-521-38913-6
• Thèmes: Studies in Rationality and Soc; Studies in Rationality and Social Change
• Catégories: Littérature spécialisée > Philosophie, religion > Philosophie: général, ouvrages de référence; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Philosophie > Général, dictionnaires; PHILOSOPHY / Social, PHILOSOPHY / Political, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, Social & political philosophy, social and political philosophy, Social, group or collective psychology