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The bestselling classic that examines the history of economic thought from Adam Smith to Karl Marx?all the economic lore most general readers conceivably could want to know, served up with a flourish? (The New York Times).The Worldly Philosophers not only enables us to see more deeply into our history but helps us better understand our own times. In this seventh edition, Robert L. Heilbroner provides a new theme that connects thinkers as diverse as Adam Smith and Karl Marx. The theme is the common focus of their highly varied ideasnamely, the search to understand how a capitalist society works. It is a focus never more needed than in this age of confusing economic headlines.In a bold new concluding chapter entitled ?The End of the Worldly Philosophy?? Heilbroner reminds us that the word ?end? refers to both the purpose and limits of economics. This chapter conveys a concern that today?s increasingly ?scientific? economics may overlook fundamental social and political issues that are central to economics. Thus, unlike its predecessors, this new edition provides not just an indispensable illumination of our past but a call to action for our future.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Worldly Philosophers'? A: The main theme of 'The Worldly Philosophers' is the exploration of how a capitalist society operates, connecting the ideas of various economic thinkers from Adam Smith to Karl Marx.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Worldly Philosophers' is Robert L. Heilbroner.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its seventh revised edition.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Worldly Philosophers' contain? A: 'The Worldly Philosophers' contains a total of 368 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'The Worldly Philosophers' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Worldly Philosophers' published? A: 'The Worldly Philosophers' was published on August 10, 1999.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, 'The Worldly Philosophers' is designed to be accessible for general readers interested in the history of economic thought.
- Q: What topics does the concluding chapter cover? A: The concluding chapter, titled 'The End of the Worldly Philosophy?', discusses the purpose and limits of economics in relation to social and political issues.
- Q: What kind of insights can readers expect from this book? A: Readers can expect insights into the historical context of economic theories and their relevance to contemporary economic issues.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: 'The Worldly Philosophers' is available in new condition.