Aristotle and Marx:Paradigm Shifts in Economic Theory——from the Perspective of philosophy of Practice
As a great practical philosopher in modem times,Marx's research on political economy constitutes the key link of his practical philosophy framework.However,the positioning of economics in the tradition of practical philosophy has been very vague,which leads to the formation of a popular trend in the academic dis-cussion of economics for a time,but there is a lack of perspective on the thinking of economics itself.Aristotle is the founder of practical philosophy.Due to the limitation of civilization at that time,"economic"knowledge has been covered by theoretical knowledge and ethical-political practical knowledge.It is generally believed that home economics under Aristotle's pen constitutes the original theoretical form of economics,and the development from home economics to political economy constitutes the theoretical clue of economic practice.Sorting out the evolution of the ancient and modern theoretical forms of"economics"helps to make a philo-sophical hermeneutic study of economics itself,so as to add a new meaning to the foundations of economics.This not only provides a new perspective for the study of economics,but also broadens the research horizons of practical philosophy.
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