The Philosophy of the Practical: Economic and Ethic

Name: The Philosophy of the Practical: Economic and Ethic
Author: Benedetto Croce

By Benedetto Croce

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A systematic philosophical account of practical life that treats economic activity as an autonomous form of the spirit and rejects a rigid split between thinking and action. It traces how will, collective organization, and institutional arrangements shape practical decisions, examines ethical norms alongside economic behaviors, and relates legal phenomena to underlying economic and volitional forces. The work combines critical reflection with conceptual analysis to integrate economics, ethics, and juridical questions into a unified framework for understanding how purposive human activity and normative structures cohere within a broader theory of the spirit.

About the Author

Benedetto Croce

Benedetto Croce (1866-1952) was an influential Italian philosopher, historian, and critic, known for his contributions to aesthetics and the philosophy of history. His work emphasized the importance of the subjective experience in understanding art and culture. Croce's notable texts include "Aesthetic as Science of Expression and General Linguistic," where he explores the relationship between aesthetics and language. He also engaged with historical materialism and critiqued Marxist economics in his writings. Croce's ideas have significantly shaped modern thought in philosophy and the humanities, making him a key figure in 20th-century intellectual discourse.