Description
Millán-Puelles. V. Complete Works
Book Summary
This fifth volume of Antonio Millán-Puelles' Complete Works brings together his influential book "Economy and Liberty" (1974). The reader will find a deep and rigorous analysis of the relationship between the philosophical foundations of economics and the concept of human freedom. It is an essential work for understanding the author's thought, which addresses the conditions of possibility for a truly free economy from the perspectives of metaphysics and ontology, offering an interdisciplinary approach that connects practical philosophy with economic theory.
What is it about?
In "Economy and Liberty," Millán-Puelles critically examines the philosophical bases of economic science, questioning the materialistic and deterministic assumptions that often underpin it. The author defends the centrality of personal freedom as the foundation of economic activity, exploring how metaphysics and ontology can illuminate the understanding of phenomena such as value, property, labor, and exchange. Through a precise and argumentative style, the work unravels the ethical and anthropological implications of economics, offering an alternative to purely mechanistic conceptions and advocating for an integral vision of the person as a free and responsible economic agent.
Main Topics
- Metaphysical foundations of economics
- Relationship between individual freedom and economic order
- Philosophical critique of economic determinism
- Philosophical anthropology applied to economic theory
- Ethics and values in economic activity
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at philosophers, economists, students of the humanities and social sciences, as well as any reader interested in the philosophical foundations of economics and the defense of personal freedom from a rigorous perspective. It is especially relevant for those seeking a deep understanding of the connection between metaphysics, ethics, and economic theory.
What this book provides
- A solid philosophical argument regarding the centrality of freedom in economics.
- A well-founded critique of materialistic and deterministic conceptions in economic thought.
- An interdisciplinary perspective that enriches the understanding of economic reality.
- Conceptual tools to critically analyze the foundations of contemporary economic theory.
Technical Details
- Author: Millán-Puelles, Antonio
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: PHILOSOPHY: METAPHYSICS AND ONTOLOGY
- Collection: O.C. MILLAN - PUELLES
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: June 2014
- Number of pages: 392
- Weight: 880 g
Editorial Review
This fifth volume of Millán-Puelles' Complete Works is a key piece for those who wish to access one of the most lucid philosophical reflections on economy and liberty. The work stands out for its academic rigor and its ability to build bridges between disciplines, offering a reading that remains relevant to contemporary debate. This is a careful and definitive hardcover edition that allows the reader to delve into the thought of a fundamental author of 20th-century Spanish philosophy. Its metaphysical and ontological approach makes it a reference title for specialists and scholars.