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Occam's Razor: The Application of a Principle; To Political Economy; To the Conditions of Progress; To Socialism; To Politics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Francis William Bain

 
9780484654753: Occam's Razor: The Application of a Principle; To Political Economy; To the Conditions of Progress; To Socialism; To Politics (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Rethinking a familiar idea: a concise critique of political economy and its claims to science or art.

This edition presents a focused examination of Occam’s Razor applied to political economy, progress, socialism, and politics. It challenges the notion that economics alone can be a precise science, arguing instead for the role of knowledge, morality, and human limits in shaping policy and society. The essays probe how language, theory, and practice interact in political life, urging readers to consider how ideals translate into real-world outcomes.

  • How economic terms and ideas can blur the line between science and art
  • Arguments about progress, knowledge, and the forces shaping civilization
  • Critiques of liberal and radical politics when principles meet practice
  • Reflection on the responsibilities of statesmen and the limits of theory
Ideal for readers of political philosophy, economic thought, and moral critique who want a sharper, historically informed perspective on how ideas shape policy and society. It’s well suited to those who seek to understand the tensions between theory and real-world implications in modern governance.

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