The Principles of Political Economy by Henry Sidgwick (English) Paperback Book

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Written by Cambridge philosopher and economist Henry Sidgwick (1838–1900), this work defends the utilitarian convictions of John Stuart Mill against a newer, more radical generation of economic philosophers. The book was first published in 1883; the second edition, reissued here, was published in 1887.

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Henry Sidgwick, (1838–1900), philosopher, classicist, lecturer and fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, and supporter of women's university education, is well known for his Method of Ethics (1874), a significant and influential book on moral theory. First published in 1883, this work considers the role the state plays (and ought to play) in economic life, and whether economics should be considered an Art or a Science. Sidgwick applies his utilitarian views to economics, defending John Stuart Mill's 1848 treatise of the same name. The book calls for a return to traditional political economy by eliminating 'needless polemics'. Sidgwick also outlines the need to bridge the gap between his analytical or deductive method and the inductive method employed by Mill's critics, the new generation of economic philosophers including John Elliot Cairnes and William Stanley Jevons. The second edition, reissued here, was published in 1887.

Author Biography

Henry Sidgwick (May 31, 1838 - August 28,1900) was a professor, philosopher, writer and advocate for women's education. An analytical Utilitarian in his politics, as a philosopher he examined the principles of "ethical hedonism," human behavior and free will. He developed a reputation as an excellent teacher who treated students as equals and was also a member of the Metaphysical Society.

Table of Contents

Preface; Introduction; 1. The present state of economic controversy in England and the special aim of the present work; 2. The scope of political economy; 3. The method of economic science; Book I. Production: 1. The theory of production; 2. The definition and measure of value; 3. Wealth; 4. Causes of variations in production; 5. Capital; 6. Laws of production; Book II. Distribution and Exchange: 1. Introduction; 2. Theory of exchange value or material commodities; 3. Theory of international values; 4. Definition of money; 5. Value of money; 6. Interest; 7. Rent; 8. The remuneration of labour; 9. Particular wages and profits; 10. Monopoly and combination; 11. Transient and local variation in distribution; 12. Custom; Book III. The Art of Political Economy: 1. The art of political economy, as here treated, consists mainly of the theory of what ought to be done by government to improve production or distribution, and to provide for governmental expenditure; 2. The system of natural liberty considered in relation to production; 3. The relations of government to industry; 4. Important cases of governmental interference to promote production; 5. Protection; 6. The principles of distributive justice; 7. Economic distribution; 8. Public finance; 9. Political economy and private morality.

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First published in 1883, this book calls for a return to the traditional political economics outlined by John Stuart Mill.

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First published in 1883, this book calls for a return to the traditional political economics outlined by John Stuart Mill.

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Written by Cambridge philosopher and economist Henry Sidgwick (1838-1900), this work defends the utilitarian convictions of John Stuart Mill against a newer, more radical generation of economic philosophers. The book was first published in 1883; the second edition, reissued here, was published in 1887.

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Written by Cambridge philosopher and economist Henry Sidgwick (1838-1900), this work defends the utilitarian convictions of John Stuart Mill against a newer, more radical generation of economic philosophers. The book was first published in 1883; the second edition, reissued here, was published in 1887.

Details ISBN1108037011 Author Henry Sidgwick Year 2011 ISBN-10 1108037011 ISBN-13 9781108037013 Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1838 Death 1900 DEWEY 330.1 Short Title PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL ECONOM Language English Media Book Pages 624 Series Cambridge Library Collection - Philosophy Publication Date 2011-12-22 Publisher Cambridge University Press Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises UK Release Date 2011-12-22 AU Release Date 2011-12-22 NZ Release Date 2011-12-22 Alternative 9781139095358 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this

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