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Work and Politics: Locke and the Economic Discourse

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  • Hugo E. A. da Gama Cerqueira

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This paper examines the emergence of an economic discourse separated from ethics or political philosophy. It argues that the works of Locke are a decisive moment in this process, for disclosing the existence of a sphere of the economy distinct from the sphere of the politics. Furthermore, the article suggests, contrarily to other conventional interpretations, that Locke doesn’t consummate the emancipation of the economic discourse, since he approaches the economic sphere on the basis of moral principles. JEL Classification: B11; B31; B40.

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  • Hugo E. A. da Gama Cerqueira, 2002. "Work and Politics: Locke and the Economic Discourse," Brazilian Journal of Political Economy, Center of Political Economy, vol. 22(1), pages 156-175.
    • Handle: RePEc:ekm:repojs:v:22:y:2002:i:1:p:156-175:id:930
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    Keywords

    Jonh Locke (1632-1704); labor; economic discourse;
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    JEL classification:

    • B11 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - History of Economic Thought through 1925 - - - Preclassical (Ancient, Medieval, Mercantilist, Physiocratic)
    • B31 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - History of Economic Thought: Individuals - - - Individuals
    • B40 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - Economic Methodology - - - General

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