Rhetorical Dualism and the Orthodox/Heterdox Distinction in Economics

Andrew Mearman ()

No 802, Working Papers from Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance, Bristol Business School, University of the West of England, Bristol

Abstract: This paper attempts to combine elements of the approaches of two influential economists, Sheila Dow and Deirdre McCloskey and expands on previous work (2005) on Dow’s concept of dualism. A concept of rhetorical dualism is developed: dualism (defined variously) engaged in for a rhetorical purpose. It is argued by way of example case studies that rhetorical dualism is a significant feature of economics and that several influential authors have engaged in it. Further rhetorical dualism is shown to be prevalent in the current orthodox/heterodox distinction, and in the arguments of heterodox economists; but also that this distinction and type of distinction are unhelpful.

Keywords: Rhetoric; dualism; heterodox economics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: B41 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 22 pages
Date: 2008-01
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