In Search of Truth: The Story of the School of Economic Science

by Brian Hodgkinson

Overview

From its beginnings in London to its worldwide enrollment—including affiliated schools in Europe, North and South America, South Africa, and Australasia—this account examines the history and growth of the School of Economic Science. Based on the economic theories of the American social reformer and economist Henry George and the land tax campaigns led by Andrew MacLaren, the school’s philosophy has adapted over the course of eight decades. Influenced by spiritual leader George Gurdjieff, philosopher Peter Ouspensky, and Indian sage Sri Shantananda Saraswati, to name a few, the institution has attracted hundreds of thousands of students, but it has also endured criticism and controversy. Objectively, this record explains why supporters of the School of Economic Science hold it in such high regard.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780856832765
Publisher:	Shepheard-Walwyn Publishers, Limited
Publication date:	03/01/2011
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Brian Hodgkinson is a former chartered accountant in the city of London. He is the founding editor of the economics journal British Economy and the author of The Advancement of Civilization in the Western World, The Essence of Vedanta, and A New Model of the Economy. He has been a member of the School of Economic Science for more than 45 years.

Editorial Reviews

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