Economics, Philosophy and Physics

by Ching-Yao Hsieh and Meng-Hua Ye

Book Overview

This book traces the relationship between ideas and methodological perspectives in economics to the fields of philosophy and the physical sciences. It is aimed at students of economics who want to learn about the philosophical underpinnings and scientific foundations of contemporary economic theory. The authors show how advances in scientific knowledge have had an impact on philosophy that in turn influenced the development of economic thought.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873327608
• ISBN13: 9780873327602
• Release Date: March 1992
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary