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OverviewBeing oblivious to the motivational nuances behind human behavior could lead one to overlook the distinction that a good action does not always indicate a good character. Conversely, this book argues that such nuances are paramount. Focusing on character over consequences is vital because motivational differences have fundamental implications for the welfare of the individual and society. Drawing on Aristotelian virtue ethics, the book argues that the utilitarian economic rhetoric, the rise of identity politics, and the growing commodification have allowed an illusion that moral and economic lives can be detached to take root in our culture. The book provides a robust philosophical argument articulating the inadequacy of the modern conception of morality (as a set of universal rules) that underlies economics and many modern-day institutions and aims to create a greater awareness of the connection between virtuous character and leading fulfilled lives. Integrating contemporary empirical findings with theoretical/philosophical insights, the book develops a coherent and convincing framework that could help transform the welfare ideology that underlies economic policies and modern institutions. This book is essential for anyone interested in questions of ethics in economics and related fields, including welfare economics, microeconomics, political economy, institutional economics, evolutionary economics, social economics, and behavioral economics. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Rojhat Avsar (Columbia College Chicago, USA)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.410kg ISBN: 9781032300221ISBN 10: 1032300221 Pages: 124 Publication Date: 05 March 2024 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationRojhat Avsar is Associate Professor of Economics at Columbia College Chicago. His research interests include ethics, neuroscience, discourse analysis, behavioral economics, evolutionary psychology, and informal institutions. He is the author of Evolutionary Origins of Markets (Routledge, 2019) and numerous academic articles published in various outlets. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |