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Lionel Robbins'S Now Famous Lectures On The History Of Economic Thought Comprise One Of The Greatest Accounts Since World War Ii Of The Evolution Of Economic Ideas. This Volume Represents The First Time Those Lectures Have Been Published.Lord Robbins (18981984) Was A Remarkably Accomplished Thinker, Writer, And Public Figure. He Made Important Contributions To Economic Theory, Methodology, And Policy Analysis, Directed The Economic Section Of Winston Churchill'S War Cabinet, And Served As Chairman Of The Financial Times. As A Historian Of Economic Ideas, He Ranks With Joseph Schumpeter And Jacob Viner As One Of The Foremost Scholars Of The Century. These Lectures, Delivered At The London School Of Economics Between 1979 And 1981 And Taperecorded By Robbins'S Grandson, Display His Mastery Of The Intellectual History Of Economics, His Infectious Enthusiasm For The Subject, And His Eloquence And Incisive Wit. They Cover A Broad Chronological Range, Beginning With Plato, Aristotle, And Aquinas, Focusing Extensively On Adam Smith, Thomas Malthus And The Classicals, And Finishing With A Discussion Of Moderns And Marginalists From Marx To Alfred Marshall. Robbins Takes A Varied And Inclusive Approach To Intellectual History. As He Says In His First Lecture: 'I Shall Go My Own Sweet Waysometimes Talk About Doctrine, Sometimes Talk About Persons, Sometimes Talk About Periods.' The Lectures Are United By Robbins'S Conviction That It Is Impossible To Understand Adequately Contemporary Institutions And Social Sciences Without Understanding The Ideas Behind Their Development.Authoritative Yet Accessible, Combining The Immediacy Of The Spoken Word With Robbins'S Exceptional Talent For Clear, Wellorganized Exposition, This Volume Will Be Welcomed By Anyone Interested In The Intellectual Origins Of The Modern World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'A History of Economic Thought' about? A: 'A History of Economic Thought' features Lionel Robbins's lectures that explore the evolution of economic ideas from ancient philosophers to modern theorists. The book covers key figures like Adam Smith and Karl Marx, emphasizing the importance of understanding historical context in economic theory.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A History of Economic Thought' is Lionel Robbins, a distinguished economist known for his significant contributions to economic theory and history.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'A History of Economic Thought' was published on November 15, 2000.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This book is available in paperback format and consists of 393 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in economics? A: Yes, the book is written in an authoritative yet accessible manner, making it suitable for both beginners and those with a background in economics.
- Q: What topics are covered in the lectures? A: The lectures cover a broad range of topics in economic thought, including discussions on Plato, Aristotle, Adam Smith, Thomas Malthus, and modern economic theorists.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or diagrams? A: The book does not specifically mention illustrations or diagrams; it primarily focuses on the written lectures and intellectual discussions.
- Q: How does Robbins approach economic history in his lectures? A: Robbins adopts a varied and inclusive approach, discussing doctrines, key figures, and periods in economic history, emphasizing the interconnection between ideas and contemporary institutions.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the intellectual origins of modern economic thought and the historical development of economic ideas.
- Q: Is this book considered a scholarly work? A: Yes, 'A History of Economic Thought' is regarded as a scholarly work, reflecting Robbins's expertise and contributions to the field of economic history.