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Kantian ethics and economics [[electronic resource] ] : autonomy, dignity, and character / / Mark D. White



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Autore: White Mark D. <1971-> Visualizza persona
Titolo: Kantian ethics and economics [[electronic resource] ] : autonomy, dignity, and character / / Mark D. White Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Stanford, Calif., : Stanford University Press, c2011
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (283 p.)
Disciplina: 174
Soggetto topico: Economics - Moral and ethical aspects
Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Nota di contenuto: Kantian ethics, economics, and decision-making -- A Kantian-economic theory of choice -- Individual in essence, social in orientation -- Dignity, efficiency, and the economic approach to law -- Consent, Pareto, and behavioral law and economics.
Sommario/riassunto: This book introduces the moral philosophy of Immanuel Kant-in particular, the concepts of autonomy, dignity, and character-to economic theory, explaining the importance of integrating these two streams of intellectual thought. Mainstream economics is rooted in classical utilitarianism, recommending that decision makers choose the options that are expected to generate the largest net benefits. For individuals, the standard economic model fails to incorporate the role of principles in decision-making, and also denies the possibility of true choice, which can be independent of preferences an
Titolo autorizzato: Kantian ethics and economics  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 0-8047-7763-2
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910461361803321
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