Kantian ethics and economics : autonomy, dignity, and character / Mark D. White.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

White, Mark D., 1971-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804--Ethics.

Kant, Immanuel.

Economics--Moral and ethical aspects.

Economics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (283 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Stanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book introduces the moral philosophy of Immanuel Kant-in particular, the concepts of autonomy, dignity, and character-to economic theory, explaining the importance of integrating these two streams of intellectual thought. Mainstream economics is rooted in classical utilitarianism, recommending that decision makers choose the options that are expected to generate the largest net benefits. For individuals, the standard economic model fails to incorporate the role of principles in decision-making, and also denies the possibility of true choice, which can be independent of preferences an

Contents:

Kantian ethics, economics, and decision-making

A Kantian-economic theory of choice

Individual in essence, social in orientation

Dignity, efficiency, and the economic approach to law

Consent, Pareto, and behavioral law and economics.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780804777636

0804777632

OCLC:

727649243