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Thoreau’s economics: the truly precious costs precious little

11 mins | Nov 21, 2021
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Is anything more valuable than the minor deities of the home economy? The critical economic skill is to make a simple house a home. Philosophical researchers Johnn Kaag and Jonathan van Bell explore how American philosopher Henry David Thoreau's 'Economy' asks us to change the view of the global house by putting ourselves in order.

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