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At the time of original publication in 1904, Simon Nelson Patten (1852-1922) was Professor of Political Economy at the Wharton School of Finance and Economy at University of Pennsylvania. He also served as the President of the American Economics Association. He introduced the concept of the "consumer surplus" into modern economic theory. His other books include The New Basis of Civilization, The Social Basis of Religion, and Culture and War. "If the term be taken in a general sense, Mr. Patten's Development of English Thought is a working out of a materialistic conception of history, although his "materialistic conception" is not nearly the same as that to which Marx and Engels gave a vogue in socialistic circles. It is needless to say that it is a marked advance over the somewhat crude form in which the great socialists left their fundamental concept. While they were content with an appeal to class interest and antagonism as a sufficient explanation of the control of cultural development through the economic situation, Mr. Patten's modern scientific animus leads him to look more closely into the causal relation between the economic situation and the resulting culture. The resulting theory is not a doctrine of a class struggle. In Mr. Patten's view the economic situation shapes culture by shaping human character and habits of thought. It does this somewhat directly, through a process of habituation as well as through a concomitant process of selection between habits and between different styles of temperament. The causal relation between the situation ("environment") and the cultural outcome, therefore, lies through the psychological development of the individuals who are exposed to this environment." - Thorstein Veblen

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The Theory of Dynamic Economics by Simon N. Patten is a comprehensive book that delves into the intricacies of economic theory and its application to real-world situations. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the role of time in economic decision-making, the impact of technological change on economic growth, and the dynamics of market competition. The author presents a clear and concise overview of the key concepts and theories of dynamic economics, drawing on a wealth of empirical evidence to support his arguments. The book is written in a style that is accessible to both students and professionals, making it an ideal resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of economic theory and its practical applications. Overall, The Theory of Dynamic Economics is a must-read for anyone interested in economics and its role in shaping our world. It provides a valuable perspective on the complexities of economic theory and offers insights into how it can be used to address some of the most pressing issues facing society today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Originally published in 1895. Introduction: The discussion of international trade has always excited much interest, and must, for a long time, still command the attention of all thoughtful citizens. A great variety of arguments has been presented to the public and many off them are already fully discussed. Yet there seems to be a place and an opportunity at the present time for a new discussion of this important problem upon a more fundamental basis than is usually found in former treatises. We do not now need new facts so much as a discussion of the relation of these facts to one another, and the bearing of all this class of facts upon economic doctrine. Above all, we need a discussion on a purely economic basis.........Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

The Social Basis of Religion is a book written by Simon N. Patten that explores the relationship between religion and society. Patten argues that religion is not just a matter of personal belief, but is shaped by social and cultural factors. He examines the role of religion in shaping social structures and values, and how it is used to maintain social order and control. Patten also explores the ways in which religion has been used to justify inequality and oppression, as well as its potential to inspire social change and promote social justice. The book draws on a range of historical and contemporary examples from different religious traditions to illustrate its arguments. Overall, The Social Basis of Religion is a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of the complex relationship between religion and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Simon Nelson Patten (1852-1922) was an American economist and social theorist. He is credited with inventing the term social work. And with first expression of the idea of a society of affluence or abundance later also developed by another economist, John Kenneth Galbraith. Patten argued that "poverty could be abolished if (people) would accept values and restraints appropriate to an age of abundance - and discard (ideas) developed through centuries of scarcity." Industrialisation, according to Patten, ushered in a new age of abundance that he termed the "new basis of civilization" (the title of his best-known book). "Over the long run, he believed, economic advance would lead to cultural and spiritual uplife, as satiation with creature comforts and baser amusements would prompt the cultivation of higher aspirations and more refined tastes."

This book proposes a more equitable distribution of wealth as the basis for a healthy society. At the time of original publication in 1907, Simon Nelson Patten (1852-1922) was Professor of Political Economy at the Wharton School of Finance and Economy at University of Pennsylvania. He also served as the President of the American Economics Association. He introduced the concept of the "consumer surplus" into modern economic theory. His other books include The Development of English Thought, The Social Basis of Religion, and Culture and War.