Confessions of an Economic Heretic

by J. A. Hobson

Overview

First published in 1938 this Routledge Revival is a reissue of the autobiography of influential economist J. A. Hobson. A comprehensive work, it details many aspects of his life including his background, influences, ethical principles, philosophy and religion. In a life which spanned great social, political and economic change - not least that brought about in the aftermath of the first world war - Hobson's humanist economic philosophy had a lasting impact upon economic and sociological thought.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136703577
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/26/2012
Series:	Routledge Revivals
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	222
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Hobson, J. A.

Table of Contents

1. Class influences in Early Youth 2. An Early Heresy 3. Humanism and Rationalism 4. Contacts with Political and Ethical Movements 5. South African and American Studies 6. The Rise of Sociology in England 7. Politics and Journalism 8. The Great War and its Aftermath 9. Political and Economic Consequences of the War 10. Break-up of Creeds and Parties 11. Post-war Economics 12. The Welfare Economics of Population 13. Western Christianity 14. An Economic Journey towards Humanism 15. The Revision of Democracy 16. A Summary of Humanist Economics