The Idea of a Moral Economy - Gerard of Siena on Usury, Restitution, and Prescription (Hardcover)

The Idea of a Moral Economy is the first modern edition and English translation of three questions disputed at the University of Paris in 1330 by the theologian Gerard of Siena. The questions represent the most influential late medieval formulation of the natural law argument against usury and the illicit acquisition of property. Together they offer a particularly clear example of scholastic ideas about the nature and purpose of economic activity and the medieval concept of a moral economy. In his introduction, editor Lawrin Armstrong discusses Gerard's arguments and considers their significance both within the context of scholastic philosophy and law and as a critique of contemporary mainstream economics. His analysis demonstrates how Gerard's work is not only a valuable source for understanding economic thought in pre-modern Europe, but also a fertile resource for scholars of law, economics, and philosophy in medieval Europe and beyond.

General

Imprint:	University of Toronto Press
Country of origin:	Canada
Series:	Toronto Studies in Medieval Law
Release date:	April 2016
First published:	2016
Authors:	Lawrin Armstrong
Dimensions:	236 x 163 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	344
ISBN-13:	978-1-4426-4322-2
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Economic theory & philosophy Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Jurisprudence & philosophy of law Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Legal history Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4426-4322-6
Barcode:	9781442643222

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