Richard T. Ely's Critique of Capitalism

2013
ISBN: 978-1-137-34980-4
Verlag: Springer Nature B.V.

Buch, Englisch, 243 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 4238 g

This book examines the work and thought of Richard T. Ely in light of his rejection of capitalism and view toward individualism. It concludes that there are real problems with Ely's theories and the principles of Progressivism, and addresses the implications of this for current American political thought.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bradizza, L.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen Europäische Union, Europapolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Theorie, Politische Philosophie
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Geschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Sozialphilosophie, Politische Philosophie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1. Ely's Progressive Individualism 2. Ely's 'General Welfare' Theory of Property: Theoretical Problems 3. Ely's 'General Welfare' Theory of Property: Institutional Effects 4. Ely's View of Historical Change: Means and Ends Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Luigi Bradizza is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Salve Regina University, USA.