Many Methods is the Method: Regarding Pluralism

Vol. 12 No. 2 (1992)

Apr-Jun / 1992
Published April 1, 1992
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How to Cite

Bianchi, Ana Maria. 1992. “Many Methods Is the Method: Regarding Pluralism”. Brazilian Journal of Political Economy 12 (2):296-304. https://doi.org/10.1590/0101-31571992-0672.

Many Methods is the Method: Regarding Pluralism

Ana Maria Bianchi
Da Faculdade de Economia e Administração da Universidade de São Paulo – FEA/USP, São Paulo/SP, Brasil.
Brazilian Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 12 No. 2 (1992), Apr-Jun / 1992, Pages 296-304

Abstract

This paper focuses on the thesis of pluralism, proposed by Caldwell as an adequate
methodology for Economics. It compares pluralism and the position advocated by Neville
Keynes 100 years ago, when Economics was passing through a similarly difficult period
of its history, characterized by a conflict between antagonistic lines of thought.

JEL Classification: B41; B20.


Keywords: Economic methodology pluralism history of economic thought Neville Keynes Caldwell