Philosophy of rational needs

Abstract

The article considers philosophy of rational (sensible) needs in historical, methodological and educational aspects. It analyses the problem of needs from the philosophic and economic point of view. The author has a shot at systematic approach to human rational needs. For this purpose, the philosophical concept of measure is used. The article shows the effectiveness of the use of various philosophic and economic approaches to the problem of needs.

Keywords

• philosophy of needs
• rational needs philosophy of economics
• measure
• “sweet spot”
• demonstrative consumption