Henrique Schneider is an author whose work often delves into the depths of the human psyche and the complexities of interpersonal relationships. His narrative style is characterized by keen introspection and a poetic language that draws readers into meticulously crafted worlds. Schneider focuses on universal themes of identity, memory, and the search for meaning in everyday life. His prose is valued for its emotional depth and its ability to capture the fragility of human existence.
Focusing on the philosophy of agency, this work explores Early Confucianism through the perspectives of Confucius, Mencius, and Xunzi. It presents the tradition as a progressive movement, emphasizing a human-centered approach to social reform and a dynamic process of self-cultivation. The book highlights the development of these ideas, showcasing how they contribute to a deeper understanding of virtue and moral conduct in society.
This book employs a variety of economic and philosophical methodologies in order to discover the philosophical implications of creative destruction, competition regulation, and the role that businesses or market agents play. Instead of discussing these relations in a purely abstract manner, Schneider uses Uber to illuminate important matters in economic and philosophical thought. Schneider tells the following story: While creative destruction and disruptive innovation change the entrepreneurial landscape, regulation--especially the regulation of sectorial markets and competition regulation— delay this change or even bring it to a halt. Uber, as an agent in the market, is not just an object moved by these two opposing forces. Rather, it plays an active role, first as an agent of creative destruction and then in championing regulations on its own terms.