Exploring Kantian Economics and its Influence on Modern Economic Thought

The chapter delves into Kantian economics, contrasting Kant's emphasis on duty and moral obligation with traditional economic notions of freedom. It discusses Kant's deontological ethics and how his exposure to the Scottish Enlightenment, particularly Adam Smith's works, shaped his views on history and politics. The chapter challenges conventional economic ideas, highlighting the philosophical foundations of individual choice and rationality from a Kantian perspective.