The idea of a moral economy : Gerard of Siena on usury, restitution, and prescription / [edited and translated by] Lawrin Armstrong.

Toronto : University of Toronto Press, 2016.

331 pages ; 24 cm.

Toronto studies in medieval law ; 3.

"The Idea of a Moral Economy is the first modern edition and English translation of three questions disputed at the University of Paris in 1330 by the theologian Gerard of Siena. The questions represent the most influential late medieval formulation of the natural law argument against usury and the illicit acquisition of property. Together they offer a particularly clear example of scholastic ideas about the nature and purpose of economic activity and the medieval concept of a moral economy. In his introduction, editor Lawrin Armstrong discusses Gerard's arguments and considers their significance both within the context of scholastic philosophy and law and as a critique of contemporary mainstream economics. His analysis demonstrates how Gerard's work is not only a valuable source for understanding economic thought in pre-modern Europe, but also a fertile resource for scholars of law, economics, and philosophy in medieval Europe and beyond."-- Provided by publisher.

Translations based on the following manuscripts: Leipzig, Universitätsbibliothek, 894; Rome, Biblioteca Angelica, 625; Vienna, Österreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vindob. 4151; as well as the following print editions: Gerard of Siena. Tractatus de usuris et de praescriptionibus. Ed. Angelo Vancio. Cesena 1630; Giovanni d'Andrea. In titulum de regulis iuris novella commentaria. Venice 1581; repr. Turin 1963.
Includes the Latin text and English translations of: Quaestio de usura; Tractatus de restitution; and Quaestio de praescriptione.

Includes text in English and Latin.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-320) and indexes.

K1095 .G47 2016

English

Gerardus, de Senis, -1336?. Works. Selections.
Gerardus, de Senis, -1336?. Works. Selections. English.

9781442643222 (bound)
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