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Focusing on David Hume's understanding of money, this book explores the intersection of monetary philosophy and Marxian thought. George Caffentzis delves into how Hume's ideas influenced efforts to 'civilize' the Scottish Highlands and pacify the English working class during times of unrest. Through meticulous historical and philosophical analysis, the work presents a radical interpretation of Hume's philosophy, revealing its significant political implications and contributions to capitalist development.
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Civilizing Money, George Caffentzis
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- Title
- Civilizing Money
- Subtitle
- Hume, his Monetary Project, and the Scottish Enlightenment
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Caffentzis
- Publisher
- Pluto Press
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 290
- ISBN13
- 9780745341514
- Series
- Tags
- Money
- Rating
- 3.6 out of 5
- Description
- Focusing on David Hume's understanding of money, this book explores the intersection of monetary philosophy and Marxian thought. George Caffentzis delves into how Hume's ideas influenced efforts to 'civilize' the Scottish Highlands and pacify the English working class during times of unrest. Through meticulous historical and philosophical analysis, the work presents a radical interpretation of Hume's philosophy, revealing its significant political implications and contributions to capitalist development.