Roscher's organistic legacy

Roscher believed that human existence is rooted in organic nature. In his view, a national society can be regarded as an organism in which households function as mutually dependent organs. Examines the nature of Roscher′s organicism, which to a certain extent is characteristic of the historical scho...

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Published in:Journal of economic studies (Bradford) 1995-06, Vol.22 (3/4/5), p.159-170
Main Author: Krabbe, Jacob J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Economic history
Economic theory
Economists
History
History of economic thought
Nature
Philosophy
Social theory
Society
Studies
Wilhelm Roscher
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Summary:Roscher believed that human existence is rooted in organic nature. In his view, a national society can be regarded as an organism in which households function as mutually dependent organs. Examines the nature of Roscher′s organicism, which to a certain extent is characteristic of the historical school through its link with historicism. Outlines the roots and development of Roscher′s organicism. Considers the related ideas of other economic theorists.
ISSN:0144-3585
1758-7387
DOI:10.1108/EUM0000000003980