Teachings from the Worldly Philosophy
Teachings from the Worldly Philosophy by Robert L. Heilbroner, published by W. W. Norton & Company in April 1997, is a revised edition comprising 368 pages in English. This book presents selections from significant writings on economics, curated and introduced by Heilbroner, a noted economist and educator. The text includes foundational economic thoughts and pivotal works from influential figures such as Adam Smith, Thomas Malthus, David Ricardo, and John Maynard Keynes, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of economic theory.
In this edition, readers will find annotated selections that illuminate the core arguments of these “worldly philosophers.” Heilbroner’s commentary serves to guide readers through complex economic concepts, making them accessible and engaging. The book covers essential topics in business and economics, as well as philosophical underpinnings of economic theory, offering a rich exploration of the evolution of economic thought.
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Selections from great writings on economics, annotated and introduced by a distinguished economist and teacher.
Author of The Worldly Philosophers, a 3-million-copy seller, Robert Heilbroner offers here a compendium of readings from the “worldly philosophers” themselves. The selections range from the earliest economic thought to such towering volumes as Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations, Thomas Malthus’s Essay on the Principle of Population, David Ricardo’s Principles of Political Economy, and John Maynard Keynes’s The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money. Acting as “a docent, not merely an editor,” he takes the reader through the core arguments with “brilliantly clear commentary” (New York Times Book Review).
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