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Economics did not descend from the sky as a set of equations; it was argued into existence by moral philosophers, pamphleteers and civil servants responding to the crises of their own time.

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How should I approach learning the history of economic thought?
Economics did not descend from the sky as a set of equations; it was argued into existence by moral philosophers, pamphleteers and civil servants responding to the crises of their own time.
What's a good book to start the history of economic thought with?
A strong starting point is Grand Pursuit by Sylvia Nasar. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after the history of economic thought?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like The history of the English language, The history of psychiatry and asylums, Video game history & culture.

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