ABSTRACT
Philosophy of Economics: A Contemporary Introduction is the first systematic textbook in the philosophy of economics. It introduces the epistemological, metaphysical and ethical problems that arise in economics, and presents detailed discussions of the solutions that have been offered.
Throughout, philosophical issues are illustrated by and analysed in the context of concrete cases drawn from contemporary economics, the history of economic ideas, and actual economic events. This demonstrates the relevance of philosophy of economics both for the science of economics and for the economy.
This text will provide an excellent introduction to the philosophy of economics for students and interested general readers alike.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|14 pages
Interpreting Economic Theory
part IA|55 pages
Rationality
part IB|34 pages
Causality
part IC|26 pages
Models
part II|66 pages
Methodology
part III|94 pages
Ethics