This chapter proposes a geocentric turn in economics that aims at radically transforming the performative functions of economics in contemporary capitalism: Inspired by an expression of John Stuart Mill, I outline the idea of the Earth as a ‘community of advantage’. The argument proceeds in...

Most taxonomies of economic systems are dualistic, such as distinguishing between ‘plan' and ‘market'. Following A. Sen, I argue that these approaches fall into the trap of ‘transcendental institutionalism'. As an alternative, the paper develops principles of evolutionary taxonomy that...

In economic methodology reflexivity in theorizing is mostly related to the relation between scientist and theory, such as in the application of economics on economics. This paper explores internal reflexivity of economic concepts, such as when economic action is directed at institutions which in...

Neuroeconomics stays in the center of the ongoing naturalistic turn in economics. It portrays the individual as a complex system of decision making mechanisms and modules. This results into a conceptual tension with the standard economic notion of the unity of the actor that is a systemic...

Economics is increasingly adopting the methodological standards and procedures of the natural sciences. The paper analyzes this 'naturalistic turn' from the philosophical perspective on naturalism, and I discuss the implications for the field of finance. The theory of finance is an interesting...