On technological change and stage evolution in the works of Seneca and Adam Smith

The present paper investigates the links that connect Seneca and Adam Smith in relation to the concept of the technological change and the evolution of society. The Roman philosopher and jurist discusses extensively the technical achievements in various factors of production which are an outcome of...

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Published inThe journal of philosophical economics Vol. III; no. 2; pp. 153 - 163
Main Author Baloglou, Christos P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Rosetti International Publishing House 2010
Editura Rosetti International
Subjects
Economy
Philosophy
Philosophy of Science
Social Sciences
Social Theory
Socio-Economic Research
Sociology
Special Branches of Philosophy
division of labour
productive process
invention
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Summary:The present paper investigates the links that connect Seneca and Adam Smith in relation to the concept of the technological change and the evolution of society. The Roman philosopher and jurist discusses extensively the technical achievements in various factors of production which are an outcome of the division of labour. The main question concerning the fact, if all inventions stem originally from the cogitations of philosophers, or, the common workman is exposed to the manufacturing process in his daily tasks appears also in Adam Smith’s thought. The analysis shows Smith’s classical roots and the significance of the Roman literature.
ISSN:1843-2298
1844-8208