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CONTENTS.
| PAGE | |
|---|---|
| Preface | [vii] |
| Chapter I. | |
| Rules for the Definition and Application of Terms in Political Economy | [1] |
| Chapter II. | |
| On the Definition of Wealth by the French Economists | [8] |
| Chapter III. | |
| On the Definition and Application of Terms by Adam Smith | [10] |
| Chapter IV. | |
| Application of the term Utility by M. Say | [19] |
| Chapter V. | |
| On the Definition and Application of Terms by Mr. Ricardo | [23] |
| Chapter VI. | |
| On the Definition and Application of Terms by Mr. Mill, in his “Elements of Political Economy.” | [37] |
| Chapter VII. | |
| On the Definition and Application of Terms, by Mr. Macculloch, in his “Principles of Political Economy.” | [69] |
| Chapter VIII. | |
| On the Definition and Use of Terms by the Author of “A Critical Dissertation on the Nature, Measure, and Causes of Value.” | [125] |
| Chapter IX. | |
| Summary of the Reasons for Adopting the subjoined Definition of the Measure of Value | [203] |
| Chapter X. | |
| Definitions in Political Economy | [234] |
| Chapter XI. | |
| Remarks on the Definitions | [249] |
PREFACE.
The differences of opinion among political economists have of late been a frequent subject of complaint; and it must be allowed, that one of the principal causes of them may be traced to the different meanings in which the same terms have been used by different writers.
The object of the present publication is, to draw attention to an obstacle in the study of political economy, which has now increased to no inconsiderable magnitude. But this could not be done merely by laying down rules for the definition and application of terms, and defining conformably to them. It was necessary to show the difficulties which had resulted from an inattention to this subject, in some of the most popular works on political economy; and this has naturally led to the discussion of certain important principles and questions of classification, which it would be most desirable to settle previously, as the only foundation for a correct definition and application of terms.
These are the reasons for the arrangement and mode of treating the subject which has been adopted.