MSc Economics and Philosophy - Suggested Preparatory Readings Full Year 2016/17 
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Main Preparatory Reading 1 itemAt a minimum, we would like you to prepare for your degree programme in LSE Philosophy by reading one book: The Philosophers Toolkit, by Julian Baggini and Peter S. Fosl. All the other books below are optional; you are free to peruse them at your leisure to get an idea for the kinds of topics that you will have the opportunity to cover. But please do read The Philosopher's Toolkit. It is available in paperback or as an ebook for under £12 on Amazon, and is some of the best preparation you can do.
Many students coming to do MSc studies in our department have little philosophy background, or have extensive background but in a different philosophical tradition (e.g. Continental philosophy). Sometimes it is difficult for such students to make the transition to studying philosophy at an advanced level, in the Anglo-American analytical tradition. As with any other potential difficulty, you should consult teachers or your academic advisor for guidance if this may apply to you. But we can also recommend the following books that may help you settle into philosophy at LSE.
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Suggested Preparatory readings for the MSc 4 items
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Economic analysis, moral philosophy, and public policy - , 2006052160866X,9780521846295,9780521608664
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The philosophy of social science: an introduction - 19940521442648,0521447801,9780521447805
Book Background This book is a good introduction to general philosophy of social science.
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Rational decisions - , c2009
Book Background An introduction to decision theory by a famous game theorist.
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Philosophy of economics: a contemporary introduction - 2013041588117X,9780415881173
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General introductions to philosophy in the analytic tradition 4 items
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The problems of philosophy - 1967
Book Background A short and lucid book by one of the founders of the analytic tradition, who, incidentally, spent some time teaching at the LSE.
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Thinking things through: an introduction to philosophical issues and achievements - 19970262571196,026207141X,9780262571197,9780262071413
Book Background A recent and thorough look at philosophy, emphasising the uses of logic and mathematics for philosophical rigour.
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The view from nowhere - 19860195036689
Book Background A brilliant, highly personal take on several core philosophical problems.
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Conversations on ethics - 20090199215375,9780199215379
Book Background For an introduction to ethics, you can try my book, which contains discussions with leading philosophers and social scientists (including economists) on moral philosophy.
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