Moral Dimension: Toward a New EconomicsBlending elements of psychology, philosophy, and sociology with economics, Etzioni presents a bold new vision of the social sciences - one which proposes that broader moral, social and political concerns modify economic behaviour and shape individual decision-making. In establishing the necessitary of moral and social considerations in economic behaviour, he provides a provocative new framework for a more comprehensive, ethical and realistic approach to the social sciences today. |
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... argues that the neoclassical paradigm — that of a utilitarian - based version of radical individualism — needs to be integrated into one that is more encompassing . After outlining the differences in the core assumption be- tween the ...
... argues that the neoclassical paradigm — that of a utilitarian - based version of radical individualism — needs to be integrated into one that is more encompassing . After outlining the differences in the core assumption be- tween the ...
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... argue that preliterate tribes conform to the laws of neoclassical economics , e.g. , Schneider , 1974 ) , history ( e.g. , North , 1981 ) , and law ( e.g. , Posner , 1977 ) . Moreover , the neoclassical paradigm plays a major role in ...
... argue that preliterate tribes conform to the laws of neoclassical economics , e.g. , Schneider , 1974 ) , history ( e.g. , North , 1981 ) , and law ( e.g. , Posner , 1977 ) . Moreover , the neoclassical paradigm plays a major role in ...
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... argue that if one assumes that the preferences of individuals can be manipulated or changed by social forces , one ... argue that people know best what is best for them , and hence should not be interfered with by the government ...
... argue that if one assumes that the preferences of individuals can be manipulated or changed by social forces , one ... argue that people know best what is best for them , and hence should not be interfered with by the government ...
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... argue that a conception of a multiple self makes theorizing " too easy " because , when desires win , it is said to be the work of the " lower " self ( or id ) ; and when values do , the " higher " self ( or superego ) is said to win ...
... argue that a conception of a multiple self makes theorizing " too easy " because , when desires win , it is said to be the work of the " lower " self ( or id ) ; and when values do , the " higher " self ( or superego ) is said to win ...
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... arguments , analogies , reference to commonly known and readily observed facts , as well as citations of previ ously published empirical studies . The purpose of the work is to suggest that the paradigm advanced here is a potentially ...
... arguments , analogies , reference to commonly known and readily observed facts , as well as citations of previ ously published empirical studies . The purpose of the work is to suggest that the paradigm advanced here is a potentially ...
Contents
| 21 | |
Substantive Differences Moral Not Equal Pleasure | 36 |
Some Evidence People Act Unselfishly | 51 |
The Irreducibility of Moral Behavior | 67 |
BEYOND RATIONALISM THE ROLE | 89 |
NormativeAffective Factors | 114 |
Chapter | 136 |
Thoughtless Rationality Rules of Thumb | 166 |
OF COMMUNITY AND POWER | 181 |
Encapsulated Competition | 199 |
Political Power and IntraMarket Relations | 217 |
114 | 237 |
136 | 295 |
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