Fermani, Irrera, Piangerelli, Oikos NOMOS
Engaging with classical philosophical thought, the essays collected in this volume examine the multifaceted implications of the Greek concept of oikonomia (οἰκονομία). While approaching the subject from diverse theoretical perspectives, the contributions collectively present a nuanced understanding of the ancient economy – one that transcends a simple notion of “practice,” as a system for producing, distributing, and consuming goods for survival, or “science,” as a domain of knowledge internally governed by predictable laws. For Greek philosophers, the economy is instead a phenomenon deeply rooted in human action, being inseparable from careful ethical and political reflection. In this way, the book provides a valuable opportunity to revisit classical themes that continue to hold relevance and significance today.
Many of the essays included in this volume were originally presented at the 20th Annual Meeting of the Collegium Politicum, entitled “Oikos Nomos. Politics and Economics in Ancient Thought”, which took place in Senigallia (Italy) on 8-9 October 2021 and was organized by the University of Macerata. The publication of this volume has been made possible through the generous and indispensable support of the Banca di Credito Cooperativo di Recanati e Colmurano (Italy), to which we extend our most sincere gratitude.
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Introduction of A. Fermani, E. Irrera, F. Piangerelli
Edward M. Harris, Plato and the Market in the Republic
Veronika Konrádová, The Psychology of Property Relations in Plato’s Republic
Josef Moural, The Platonic Hipparchus on Profit and Value
Federica Piangerelli, Wealth and σχολή in Plato
Arianna Fermani, “What would be the use of such wealth if it were prevented from doing good to others?” (NE VIII, 1155 a 7-8). Listening to Aristotle’s lesson on οἰκονομία and on the good use of wealth
Francisco L. Lisi, Reciprocity, Money and Justice in Classical Political Thought
Elena Irrera, The Language of οἰκονομία. Reciprocity and Exchange in Aristotle’s Theory of Political Justice
Thornton Lockwood, Aristotle on the Justice of Farming (Oec. 1.2.1343a28-31)
Silvia Gastaldi, Aristotle’s Ethics of Wealth: Liberality and Magnificence
Manuel Knoll, The Analysis of the Commodity and its Fair Exchange. A Comparison of Aristotle’s and Karl Marx’s Economic Theories
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Index of names
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