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Reason in economics versus ethics

Tibor R. Machan (Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA)

International Journal of Social Economics

ISSN: 0306-8293

Article publication date: 1 July 1995

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Abstract

Examines how the different concepts of rationality have been used (and confused) by economists who have followed modern philosophers′ understanding of human reason. Offers a philosophical discussion as a means to understanding rationality and its incumbent problems of interpretation.

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Machan, T.R. (1995), "Reason in economics versus ethics", International Journal of Social Economics, Vol. 22 No. 7, pp. 19-37. https://doi.org/10.1108/03068299510764235

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MCB UP Ltd

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