In today's societies, political and economic issues are closely intertwined, and political philosophy has turned more and more to economic issues. This Element introduces some key questions of economic philosophy: How to think about the relation between political and economic power? Can markets be 'tamed'? Which values are embedded in the economy and how do those relate to political values? It answers these questions by considering arguments from three theoretical perspectives – liberal egalitarian approaches, neorepublicanism, and critical theory or socialist thought – explaining their different background assumptions but also shared grounds. To illustrate these topics, it zooms in on the future of work: How could work be made more just, democratic, and sustainable? In the conclusion, some implications for research strategies in economic philosophy are explored.
By:
Lisa Herzog (University of Groningen ) Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Weight: 133g ISBN:9781009592413 ISBN 10: 1009592416 Series:Elements in Political Philosophy Pages: 82 Publication Date:22 January 2026 Audience:
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
1. Introduction; 2. Economic and Political Power; 3. Work between Politics and Democracy; 4. Conclusion; References.