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Restoring constitution: saving performativity from Mäki’s critique

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This paper aims to solve a fundamental critique of the research project of the performativity of economics. The critique by philosopher Uskali Mäki strikes the concept of performativity in a weak spot – its utilization of the notion of constitution, drawn from John Austin’s philosophy of language. Accepting Mäki’s critique implies a deterioration of performativity to a marginal field in economics studies, the opposite of the substantial stance it enjoys today. Using Brian Epstein’s unique account of constitution’s role in the ontology of social groups, this paper suggests an original solution to the critique that restores the legitimacy and importance of using constitution as part of performativity research. Furthermore, it offers a novel ontologically nuanced definition of performativity.

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  • Mickey Peled, 2020. "Restoring constitution: saving performativity from Mäki’s critique," Journal of Economic Methodology, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 27(1), pages 51-65, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jecmet:v:27:y:2020:i:1:p:51-65
    DOI: 10.1080/1350178X.2019.1639787
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