Abstract Heidegger is one amongst the most reknown and controversial thinkers of the XXth century . A thinker of “esse”, he is known as a critic of traditional metaphysics and ontology. His thought therefore appears to be at the antipodes of the economic preoccupations and of the approach of specialists. This notwithstanding, it is primary … Continue reading Le testament économique de Heidegger
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The cynics: An economy of frugality
Abstract The Greek cynics rejected the economic system of their time, as they believed its institutions were based on values contrary to the happiness and self-sufficiency of the individual. They instead promoted extreme frugality and begging. But to what extent can these practices be considered a genuine economic system given the social cooperation that an … Continue reading The cynics: An economy of frugality