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The Teleological Impulse: Thorstein Veblen, Existentialism, and the Philosophy of Science

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  • Joseph Wesson

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This paper assesses and analyses Thorstein Veblin's works that critique the scientific basis of Economics.

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  • Joseph Wesson, 1998. "The Teleological Impulse: Thorstein Veblen, Existentialism, and the Philosophy of Science," Method and Hist of Econ Thought 9808002, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    1. Roger Koppl, 1995. "The Walras Paradox," Eastern Economic Journal, Eastern Economic Association, vol. 21(1), pages 43-55, Winter.
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    Veblen methodology;

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    • B - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology

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