Trendsetters and imagination

Aisthema: International Journal

卷:8

Anna Markwart¹ 

[1] Nicolaus Copernicus University - Toruń (Poland);

关键词: Philosophy;    History of Philosophy;    Fashion;    Change;    Adam Smith;    Wealthy;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This paper presents a reconstruction and interpretation of the process of change in Adam Smith’s philosophy basing on the example of changes in fashion. I shall focus on the role of imagination, as well as on the role of the wealthy in the process. I shall analyse how sympathy, respect and cognitive errors result in looking up to and mimicking the great. Something introduced by a small number of people becomes fashionable, as others follow. However, the processes of change will be regarded as an effect of individual behaviour and decisions that affect the society.

【 授权许可】

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