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The creator, human conduct and the maximisation of utility in Gossen's economic theory

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Herman Gossen's book is usually praised for its contribution to the mathematisation of economics and the obsessive presence of religious references is unduly left out. This paper takes both dimensions seriously and explains how the religious emphasis is crucial for a historical and theoretical understanding of Gossen's view on maximisation of utility and the government of rational and selfish human beings.

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  • Philippe Steiner, 2011. "The creator, human conduct and the maximisation of utility in Gossen's economic theory," The European Journal of the History of Economic Thought, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 18(3), pages 353-379.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:eujhet:v:18:y:2011:i:3:p:353-379
    DOI: 10.1080/09672567.2011.588000
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    1. Todorova, Tamara, 2020. "Diminishing marginal utility and the teaching of economics: A note," EconStor Preprints 222942, ZBW - Leibniz Information Centre for Economics.
    2. Haase, Michaela, 2020. "Considering Value-related Concepts in Service-oriented Approaches to Marketing Studies in Light of Philosophical and Economic Value Theories," SMR - Journal of Service Management Research, Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG, vol. 4(2-3), pages 133-144.

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