Money Matters : Economics and the German Cultural Imagination, 1770-1850

Name: Money Matters : Economics and the German Cultural Imagination, 1770-1850
Brand: University of Washington Press

University of Washington Press

Explore the intricate relationship between economics and German culture from 1770 to 1850 in 'Money Matters: Economics and the German Cultural Imagination'. This compelling book delves into the fusion of aesthetic, philosophical, and economic thought during a pivotal period of industrial and societal transformation. Richard Gray meticulously examines how literary and philosophical texts engaged with emerging economic paradigms, revealing an 'economic unconsciousness' that shaped the era's cultural artifacts. Discover the surprising influence of literature and philosophy on the creation of modern economic models and trace this intellectual cross-fertilization through the works of Kant, Goethe, German Romantics, and Marx. 'Money Matters' offers a thought-provoking analysis of how economic concepts permeated aesthetic dimensions, providing a unique perspective on German intellectual history. Summary: Money Matters: Economics and the German Cultural Imagination, 1770-1850, History, English, Paperback, 464 pages.