2006 HES Presidential address a Tale of two Mainstreams: Economics and Philosophy of Natural Science in the Mid-Twentieth Century

Authors

Douglas Wade Hands, University of Puget SoundFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1-2007

Publication Title

Journal Of The History Of Economic Thought

Department

Economics

Abstract

The article discusses topics related to economics and philosophy of science in the mid-twentieth century. The author indicated that the similarities between received view philosophy of science and mainstream economics are really quite extraordinary and are badly in need of an explanation. In addition, the author suggested ways which explanations might proceed.

Volume

29

Issue

1

pp.

1-13

ISSN

1053-8372

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10427710601178260

WorldCat Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/4669424877

Provider Link

http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=5805292&fileId=S1053837200009548

Citation

Hands, Douglas Wade. 2007. "2006 HES Presidential Address a Tale of Two Mainstreams: Economics and Philosophy of Natural Science in the Mid-Twentieth Century." Journal Of The History Of Economic Thought 29(1): 1-13.