How Much is Enough?: Money and the Good Life by Edward Skidelsky (English) Paper

Description: How Much is Enough? by Edward Skidelsky, Robert Skidelsky Argues that wealth is not - or should not be - an end in itself, but a means to the good life. Tracing the concept from Aristotle to the present, this book shows how far modern life has strayed from that ideal. It rejects the idea that there is any single measure of human progress, whether GDP or happiness. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In 1930 the great economist Keynes predicted that, over the next century, income would rise steadily, peoples basic needs would be met and no one would have to work more than fifteen hours a week. Why was he wrong?In 1930 the great economist Keynes predicted that, over the next century, income would rise steadily, peoples basic needs would be met and no one would have to work more than fifteen hours a week. Why was he wrong?Robert and Edward Skidelsky argue that wealth is not - or should not be - an end in itself, but a means to the good life. Tracing the concept from Aristotle to the present, they show how far modern life has strayed from that ideal. They reject the idea that there is any single measure of human progress, whether GDP or happiness, and instead describe the seven elements which, they argue, make up the good life, and the policies that could realize them.ROBERT SKIDELSKY is Emeritus Professor of Political Economy at the University of Warwick. His biography of Keynes received numerous prizes, including the Lionel Gelber Prize and the Council on Foreign Relations Prize for International Relations. He was made a life peer in 1991, and a Fellow of the British Academy in 1994.EDWARD SKIDELSKY is a lecturer in the Philosophy Department of the University of Exeter. He contributes regularly to the New Statesman, Spectator and Prospect. His previous books include The Conditions of Goodness and Ernst Cassirer- The Last Philosopher of Culture. Notes The father and son authors explore what really makes us happy in this work of social and political philosophy. They argue that wealth is not an end itself, but a means to the good life, and reject the idea that there is any single measure of human progress. ...a succinct, provocative and thoroughly intriguing look at modern capitalism Big Issue Author Biography Robert Skidelsky is Emeritus Professor of Political Economy at the University of Warwick. His three volume biography of John Maynard Keynes (1983, 1992, 2000) received numerous prizes, including the Lionel Gelber Prize for International Relations and the Council on Foreign Relations Prize for International Relations. He was made a life peer in 1991, and aFellow of the British Academy in 1994.Edward Skidelsky is a lecturer in philosophy at the University of Exeter. He is author of Ernst Cassirer- The Last Philosopher of Culture and contributes regularly to the New Statesman and Prospect. He is currently working on a book entitled The Language of the Virtues. Review A crisp and pungent book -- Rowan Williams * Prospect *"How much is enough?" is a good question. Anyone who sets store by capitalism and markets will find [this] book uncomfortable reading. It should be read all the same * Economist *A truly innovative and radical perspective on reshaping the economy ... thought-stirring and extremely refreshing -- John Gray * Guardian *A welcome call to reinvigorate societys ethical aspect and bring about the good life for everyone * New Yorker *In their thoughtful book, the Skidelskys move seamlessly from the abstract to the concrete; from philosophy to public policy. They note that Keyness futuristic essay was ignored as the world sank into the Great Depression. Will we again ignore this call to imagine a better future? -- Jon Cruddas MP * Independent * Promotional In 1930 the great economist Keynes predicted that, over the next century, income would rise steadily, peoples basic needs would be met and no one would have to work more than fifteen hours a week. Why was he wrong? Review Text A crisp and pungent book Review Quote A crisp and pungent book Promotional "Headline" In 1930 the great economist Keynes predicted that, over the next century, income would rise steadily, peoples basic needs would be met and no one would have to work more than fifteen hours a week. Why was he wrong? Details ISBN0241953898 Year 2013 ISBN-10 0241953898 ISBN-13 9780241953891 Media Book Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Pages 272 Subtitle Money and the Good Life Illustrations illustrations DEWEY 330.01 Format Paperback Short Title How Much Is Enough? Language English UK Release Date 2013-09-05 Edited by Gnon Baba Affiliation Research Scholar, Amal Jyothi Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Kerala, India Author Robert Skidelsky Publication Date 2013-09-05 Alternative 9780141969008 Audience General NZ Release Date 2013-10-22 AU Release Date 2013-10-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:76475889;

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