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The Moral Foundations of Civil Society (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
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The Moral Foundations of Civil Society (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Series: The Library of Conservative Thought
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Wilhelm Roepke may have been the soundest economist of the
twentieth century. He understood the limitations as well as the
strengths of his discipline. Economists are often tempted to take
the easy way out, by denying reality to aspects of human existence
and reducing them to arbitrary and subjective tastes and
preferences. Roepke never does this, and this is his strength. He
realizes that all of these are legitimate aspects of human
experience which must be satisfied in a balanced and harmonious
social existence. Nature, sex, religion, beauty, and politics are
all meaningful as parts of the whole. Problems occur only when each
segment attempts to become the whole. The original title of this
book, Civitas Humana, contains a double meaning. It promises a
treatment of questions fundamental not only to human society but
also to humane society. The volume combines distinct aspects of
life. Half of the book is devoted to questions of economic and
social life. The other half examines spiritual and national life.
Chapters include "Moral Foundations," "The Place of Science in the
City of Man," "Counterweights to the State," "Congestion and
Proletarianisation of Society," and "Economic System and
International New Order." Although Roepke recognized the validity
of the nation in the modern world, he was constantly trying to find
the smaller agencies within society in which real allegiances and
loyalties were to be developed. His ideas continue to be of
significance. As described by William F. Campbell in the new
introduction, The Moral Foundations of Civil Society is a necessary
addition to the libraries of economists, sociologists, theologians,
and philosophers.
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Imprint: |
Routledge
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
The Library of Conservative Thought |
Release date: |
September 2017 |
First published: |
1996 |
Authors: |
Wilhelm Roepke
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
250 |
Edition: |
2nd edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-138-53690-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Philosophy >
General
Books >
Philosophy >
General
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LSN: |
1-138-53690-3 |
Barcode: |
9781138536906 |
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