Adam Smith's Equality and the Pursuit of Happiness

Softcover Nachdruck of the original 1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-349-95862-7
Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan

Buch, Englisch, 252 Seiten, Previously published in hardcover, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 351 g

This book examines Adam Smith’s main principles in Wealth of Nations as the basis for effective policymaking. Adam Smith wanted to increase happiness through this formula for a good life: equality, liberty, and justice. Free market interpretations of Smith, the book argues, grossly misrepresent his thought, emphasizing only liberty and not also equality and justice. This book suggests policies that combine all three in order for happiness to be maximized.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hill, John E.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Sozialphilosophie, Politische Philosophie
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Theorie, Politische Philosophie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Wirtschaftspolitik, politische Ökonomie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction: A Forgotten Revolutionary Value .- Justice, Liberty and Equality: Adam Smith’s Political Economy .- Smith’s Principles for the Twenty-first Century .- Wealth for All .-  Health .- Education .- Crime .- Common Defense .- Taxes .- Conclusion.

Über Autor(innen)

John E. Hill is an award-winning Professor of Politics and History at Curry College, USA. He is the author of Democracy, Equality and Justice: John Adams, Adam Smith and Political Economy (2007).