The State and Self-Preservation
Explore the concept of the state's role in protecting self-preservation according to Hobbes and how it influences our understanding of freedom and social participation. Title: Economics and Self-Interest Topics: Smith, free market, self-interest Summary: Examine Smith's perspective on the development of the free market and the role of self-interest in economic theory, challenging the notion of a purely rational, utility-maximizing approach. Title: The Influence of Math in Economics Topics: Physics envy, rationality, utility maximizing Summary: Discuss how the desire to align economics with math led to the modeling of individuals as rational, utility-maximizing creatures, and the implications of neglecting the social dimension in economic analysis.In this clip
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