A Philosopher's Economist - Schabas, Margaret; Wennerlind, Carl
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Reconsiders the centrality and legacy of Humeâ¿s economic thought and serves as an important springboard for reflections on the philosophical underpinnings of economics. Although David Humeâ¿s contributions to philosophy are firmly established, his economics has been largely overlooked. A Philosopherâ¿s Economist offers the definitive account of Humeâ¿s âworldly philosophyâ? and argues that economics was a central preoccupation of his life and work. Margaret Schabas and Carl Wennerlind show that Hume made important contributions to the science of economics, notably on money, trade, and public…mehr

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Reconsiders the centrality and legacy of Humeâ¿s economic thought and serves as an important springboard for reflections on the philosophical underpinnings of economics. Although David Humeâ¿s contributions to philosophy are firmly established, his economics has been largely overlooked. A Philosopherâ¿s Economist offers the definitive account of Humeâ¿s âworldly philosophyâ? and argues that economics was a central preoccupation of his life and work. Margaret Schabas and Carl Wennerlind show that Hume made important contributions to the science of economics, notably on money, trade, and public finance.  Humeâ¿s astute understanding of human behavior provided an important foundation for his economics and proved essential to his analysis of the ethical and political dimensions of capitalism. Hume also linked his economic theory with policy recommendations and sought to influence people in power. While in favor of the modern commercial world, believing that it had and would continue to raise standards of living, promote peaceful relations, and foster moral refinement, Hume was not an unqualified enthusiast. He recognized many of the underlying injustices of capitalism, its tendencies to promote avarice and inequality, as well as its potential for political instability and absolutism.   Humeâ¿s imprint on modern economics is profound and far-reaching, whether through his close friend Adam Smith or later admirers such as John Maynard Keynes and Friedrich Hayek. Schabas and Wennerlindâ¿s book compels us to reconsider the centrality and legacy of Humeâ¿s economic thoughtâ¿for both his time and oursâ¿and thus serves as an important springboard for reflections on the philosophical underpinnings of economics.
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Margaret Schabas is professor of philosophy at the University of British Columbia. She is the author of A World Ruled by Number and The Natural Origins of Economics. Carl Wennerlind is professor of history at Barnard College, Columbia University. He is the author of Casualties of Credit and the coauthor of Scarcity.