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Capitalism With a Human Face is a carefully edited selection of
Samuel Brittan's most important recent essays. It covers topics
ranging from utilitarianism and the ethics of self-interest, to the
principles of macroeconomic policy and how to price people into
work without throwing them into poverty. The book will be
controversial, for the individualistic ethic, which it is so
fashionable to attack, is not merely defended but celebrated. This
collection will be of special interest both to readers of Samuel
Brittan's articles who would like a more extended treatment and
those new to his work. A notable feature is a specially written
introduction explaining how the author came to take up political
economy and how he arrived at the positions elaborated in this
book.
Does economic analysis need to incorporate a more rounded and
ethical view of individuals? What is the ethical status of market
capitalism? How should ethical and economic considerations be
weighed together?Market Capitalism and Moral Values brings together
a distinguished group of academics and policy makers who provide
detailed discussion of some of the key issues at the intersection
of economics and ethics. This volume focuses on the effect of moral
beliefs on economic conduct, recognizing that beliefs and moral
codes act as restraints on economic agents just as much as limited
budgets or institutional environment. These essays combine academic
rigour and clarity of presentation in addressing some of the
foundational questions concerning the morality of both our economic
system and economic analysis. With contributions from leading
academics, commentators and policymakers such as Samuel Brittan,
Nigel Lawson, Amartya Sen and Robert Skidelsky, this volume will be
welcomed as a stimulating, authoritative discussion of interest to
all those concerned with the ethical dimension of market
capitalism. Market Capitalism and Moral Values brings together a
distinguished group of academics, policy advisors and policymakers
who provide detailed discussion of some of the key issues at the
intersection of economics and ethics. These essays combine academic
rigour and clarity of presentation in addressing some of the
foundational questions concerning the morality of both of our
economic system and our economic analysis.
The key to human nature that Marx found in wealth and Freud in sex,
Bertrand Russell finds in power. Power, he argues, is man's
ultimate goal, and is, in its many guises, the single most
important element in the development of any society. Writting in
the late 1930s when Europe was being torn apart by extremist
ideologies and the world was on the brink of war, Russell set out
to found a 'new science' to make sense of the traumatic events of
the day and explain those that would follow. The result was Power,
a remarkable book that Russell regarded as one of the most
important of his long career. Countering the totalitarian desire to
dominate, Russell shows how political enlightenment and human
understanding can lead to peace - his book is a passionate call for
independence of mind and a celebration of the instinctive joy of
human life.
The key to human nature that Marx found in wealth and Freud in sex,
Bertrand Russell finds in power. Power, he argues, is man's
ultimate goal, and is, in its many guises, the single most
important element in the development of any society. Writting in
the late 1930s when Europe was being torn apart by extremist
ideologies and the world was on the brink of war, Russell set out
to found a 'new science' to make sense of the traumatic events of
the day and explain those that would follow.
The result was Power, a remarkable book that Russell regarded as
one of the most important of his long career. Countering the
totalitarian desire to dominate, Russell shows how political
enlightenment and human understanding can lead to peace - his book
is a passionate call for independence of mind and a celebration of
the instinctive joy of human life.
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