What exactly is capitalism, and why do its advocates support it?
What are the main objections to capitalism that have been raised by
its critics? Are there moral reasons to support capitalism, or to
oppose it? In this time of globalization and economic turbulence,
these questions could not be more timely or more important. This
book provides some answers through seminal readings on the nature,
purpose, and effects of capitalism as understood by its most
influential expositors, both historical and contemporary. In
addition to Adam Smith himself, the selections gathered here
include essays and excerpts by thinkers ranging from Locke and
Rousseau to Hayek and Cass Sunstein. All are chosen and arranged to
highlight the ways that capitalism bears on a set of fundamental
human concerns: liberty, equality, social order, virtue and
motivation. If you want to develop an informed judgment about
whether markets and morality mix, this anthology is a good place to
begin.
General
Imprint: |
Encounter Books,USA
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2014 |
First published: |
October 2014 |
Editors: |
James R. Otteson
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Dimensions: |
228 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
290 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-59403-760-3 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-59403-760-4 |
Barcode: |
9781594037603 |
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