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Libro 6 di 86: SpringerBriefs in Philosophy

Crespo, Ricardo F. F.

 
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This book argues for the restoration of theoretical and practical reason to economics, presenting the ideas of Nancy Cartwright and Amartya Sen, and showing they can foster a useful understanding of practical reason for solving problems in science and society.

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Table of contents.- Summary.- Preface.- Chapter I: Introduction.- Chapter II: Nancy Cartwright, Capacities and Nomological Machines: The Role of Theoretical Reason in Science.- Chapter III: Sen’s Capability Approach: The Role of Practical Reason in Social Science.- Chapter IV: The Contributions of Aristotle’s Thought to the Capability Approach.- Chapter V: Socio-Economic Machines and Practical Models of Development: The Role of the Human Development Index.- Chapter VI: Conclusion: Theoretical and Practical Reason in Economics.

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