A Philosopher's take on economics

Second Edition

John Tippett

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Shepheard Walwyn
15 April 2022

Philosophy; Economics & Business; Economics

Everyone wants to be happy...don't they? Everyone seeks fulfillment in life...don't they? Unfortunately, this is not the common state in life today and much is due to the human failing of greed. This book offers a solution.

Science explains and understands the world of matter and philosophy explains and understands the world of spirit. Economics is the meeting place of these two worlds. Tippett provides the bridge between these two realms. It is a necessary to do so, to ensure the rule of justice.

This book is aimed at presenting a common-sense, first-principles, philosophical perspective on a vital subject that seems to have lost its way. There is such a thing as justice, there is such a thing as truth; and these two need not be lost forever.

By: John Tippett
Imprint: Shepheard Walwyn
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd New edition
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 160mm,
ISBN: 9780856835407
ISBN 10: 0856835404
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 15 April 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Tippett's formal Training as an economist began at the University of Melbourne. An upbringing on a family farm in North western Victoria, Australia and early studies in agricultural science had a large influence on forming values of self-reliance, responsibility and practicality, all of which Interpenetrate his thoughts and writings on economics. As an active member of the school of philosophy in Melbourne of over 30 years, has been an even greater influence on his writings.

Reviews for A Philosopher's take on economics: Second Edition

Economics is not about measuring artificial constructs such as GDP, or inflation, nor whether stock prices follow a geometric brownian motion. Economics concerns human welfare, and the best mechanism to achieve the fairest outcome which preserves our civilisation. Dr Kim Sawyer; I'm really enjoying reading John's book A Philosophers take on Economics , absolutely spot on for what is happening today. I'm pretty sure it's the only book I've read by an economist (philosopher) that I could understand! And I sub-majored in economics many years ago at Melbourne Uni. Grant Tenni; I 'Saw the Cat' whilst reading John Tippett's book in April. Now a proud 'Georgist' currently reading Progress and Poverty. Gerald Vandermeer